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Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-18, 05:56 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 11,527
Posted By thebchessl

Handling

I have read all of the posts about sealant. I love my tubeless because of the handling. I run less pressure in my tires and they corner better and absorb road chatter better. I will by a plug kit...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-17, 07:30 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,793
Posted By thebchessl

Get valve stems with a removable core to make...

Get valve stems with a removable core to make mounting the tires much neater. You remove the core to inflate and seat the tires. THen add sealant and install the valve core and inflate. Take a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-17, 05:44 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,793
Posted By thebchessl

I have Dura Ace Tubeless wheels and I love them. ...

I have Dura Ace Tubeless wheels and I love them. I ride with less tire pressure and love the ride. I feel more confident cornering and the ride is smoother. On the road i still carry tubes and a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-16, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 959
Posted By thebchessl

Crank Arm Bolt

The hex opening on one of the bolts on My Ultregra crank arm is stripped. How do I remove the bolt?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-14, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,805
Posted By thebchessl

Check your cable. If the cable is frayed in the...

Check your cable. If the cable is frayed in the shifter it messes up your shifting
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-14, 09:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,326
Posted By thebchessl

Cycling in the Outer Banks

Next week I will be in Duck for the week. Does anyone know of any group rides in the area?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-14, 07:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,316
Posted By thebchessl

I would trade my children for a road bike.

I would trade my children for a road bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-14, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 814
Posted By thebchessl

Violator

Violator
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-13, 05:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,050
Posted By thebchessl

I prefer shorts

I prefer shorts
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-13, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By thebchessl

I just bought a pair of Shimano C24 tubeless. The...

I just bought a pair of Shimano C24 tubeless. The ride is great. It is smoother and the handling is better. I ride with less air in the tires because you can't pinch flat and that gives you more...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-29-13, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By thebchessl

thesufferfest.com Lots of videos you can...

thesufferfest.com Lots of videos you can download and they are good.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,222
Posted By thebchessl

I ran over a chipmunk going up a steep hill

I ran over a chipmunk going up a steep hill
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-12, 01:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,619
Posted By thebchessl

Look carefully on the sidewall for an arrow. ...

Look carefully on the sidewall for an arrow. There is only one
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 08:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,000
Posted By thebchessl

Thanks rangerdavid. I will take a GPS to find...

Thanks rangerdavid. I will take a GPS to find some of the good roads.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 10:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,000
Posted By thebchessl

StanSeven - I don't have a TT bike, but the beach...

StanSeven - I don't have a TT bike, but the beach is the place to have one.
RangerDavid - Are the roads on the bridges and Highways on the mainland safe to ride on?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 06:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,000
Posted By thebchessl

Thanks Ed. I hope I get to hook up with some...

Thanks Ed. I hope I get to hook up with some cyclists, it beats riding alone. ANd dowm there I won't get droped on the climbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,000
Posted By thebchessl

Surf City, NC

I'm heading down to Surf CIty, NC for August 6 -13. Does anyone know of any group rides there? Is anyone going to be there that would want to do early AM rides?

Thanks,
Howard
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-11, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,142
Posted By thebchessl

Don't mess wit it. Go to the doctor

Don't mess wit it. Go to the doctor
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-11, 07:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,150
Posted By thebchessl

The best use I ever had for ketchup packets is to...

The best use I ever had for ketchup packets is to stomp on them from the upper deck at Memorial Stadium (Baltimore reference, since ticktockpedal is in Baltimore) when I was a kid.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-11, 06:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,889
Posted By thebchessl

My favorite was when an older women (mid 50's...

My favorite was when an older women (mid 50's when I was in mid 40's) passed me while her daughter was learning to drive and said "Nice Butt". As for embassaring moments it was the unclip right and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,170
Posted By thebchessl

Razor for the legs. Razorba for the back. ...

Razor for the legs. Razorba for the back.

http://www.razorba.com
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-11, 08:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,699
Posted By thebchessl

@Machka Rollers can have various amouts of...

@Machka Rollers can have various amouts of resistance depending on drum diameter and bearings. Also there is no air resistance because you are not moving.

There is no real comparison of indoor...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
02-14-11, 09:56 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,831
Posted By thebchessl

Can the UCI ignore that out of over 19,000 tests...

Can the UCI ignore that out of over 19,000 tests of Spanish beef not 1 sample showed clenbuterol? Nobody here would be letting Armstrong off so easy.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-11, 04:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,609
Posted By thebchessl

This is great, so funny.

This is great, so funny.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-10, 03:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 612
Posted By thebchessl

I have an old bike on a trainer. Works great for...

I have an old bike on a trainer. Works great for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-10, 06:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 949
Posted By thebchessl

The speed of your tire is not important when...

The speed of your tire is not important when using a trainer. Think of the type of training you would do outside on the road. For example, steep hills would be low cadence and a hard effort. You can...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-10, 08:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,571
Posted By thebchessl

+ Infinity!!! I have a pair of Rudy Project...

+ Infinity!!! I have a pair of Rudy Project perscription , progressive, bifocal, transition lenses. They aren't cheap but they are worth it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-10, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By thebchessl

They have different types of resistance. Get...

They have different types of resistance. Get your RPE, Heartrate, cadence and/or power to where you want and don't worry about the gearing.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-10, 07:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,638
Posted By thebchessl

And the little old lady on a cruiser with a...

And the little old lady on a cruiser with a basket full of bread beat everyone up to the top of Alp D'heuz
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,895
Posted By thebchessl

Take your bike to the bike shop to try it. Make...

Take your bike to the bike shop to try it. Make sure in easy gears you cand spin with a cadence 0f 120 - 130 without to much resistance and get into your hardest gear and stand to makle sure it has...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-10, 06:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,835
Posted By thebchessl

I have a cycleops fluid 2. What I like about it...

I have a cycleops fluid 2. What I like about it over rollers is being able to do intervals that are a slow hard grind and i can concentrate on interval, times, effort intensity, music and not worry...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-10, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 706
Posted By thebchessl

On a closeout , ask. The average bike shop is...

On a closeout , ask. The average bike shop is not walmart, they have to pay the rent. The advantage of using the bike shop is service. Mine has helped me so many times.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By thebchessl

I have used them for a while. i like the ones...

I have used them for a while. i like the ones that have shorter intervals they tend not to be as boring. As good as a 20 minute steady state interval is for you, they are very boring. I like Areo...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,684
Posted By thebchessl

Get the 39, it gives you easier gears for the...

Get the 39, it gives you easier gears for the hard hills. You will have a larger range of gears overall and still have plenty of overlap of gearing with the big ring
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-22-10, 07:24 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,317
Posted By thebchessl

Why doesn't the government go after MLB and NFL...

Why doesn't the government go after MLB and NFL players that cheat? They have defrauded their sponsers (including the US government which advertises during the games) by using drugs to improve...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-10, 07:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,585
Posted By thebchessl

My daughter thinks Andy Schleck is cute but after...

My daughter thinks Andy Schleck is cute but after the language he used in the quote I wouldn't let her date him.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-18-10, 07:51 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,164
Posted By thebchessl

Have someone other than the promoter certify the...

Have someone other than the promoter certify the course as safe. I have been on some courses that have features taht are dangerous for a big field.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-18-10, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,057
Posted By thebchessl

Does anyone know where to catch a video of the...

Does anyone know where to catch a video of the last 3k of the stage 3?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-10, 07:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,236
Posted By thebchessl

I buy my shirts from JC Penny on line. If you...

I buy my shirts from JC Penny on line. If you enter "athletic fit shirt" in the search box the results will have more than just shirts. When you select a shirt click on the drop down box that says...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-10, 04:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,025
Posted By thebchessl

I would buy those waterbottles

I would buy those waterbottles
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-10, 08:05 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 12,970
Posted By thebchessl

BS in Accounting, passed CPA exam, MBA...

BS in Accounting, passed CPA exam, MBA management. I currently own a picture frame shop.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-09, 04:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 769
Posted By thebchessl

Hopkins has an active team and Kelly Benefits...

Hopkins has an active team and Kelly Benefits amateur team is strong. There is great riding north of the city central east & west. Lots of good terrain, quiet roads, and good scenery. There are...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-09, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,051
Posted By thebchessl

I have the Saris Cycle on Pro. Great rack. Slip...

I have the Saris Cycle on Pro. Great rack. Slip it in the hitch and put the pin through the hole and put the lock on the pin. Then you tighten up the hand screw on end and the rack is tight on the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-29-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,013
Posted By thebchessl

I have bad eyesight and need to wear glasses all...

I have bad eyesight and need to wear glasses all the time. My riding glasses have transitions lenses and I love them. I deal with it when I hit a dark patch of road like under heavy trees or a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-09, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 442
Posted By thebchessl

Try putting more pressure on the tire with the...

Try putting more pressure on the tire with the trainer roller. I use good solid conntact and have no more wear on my tire than riding on the roads. Cycle-ops trainers from saris call for 2 1/2 turns...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-09, 07:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,160
Posted By thebchessl

I have a pair of Rudy Project with Transitions...

I have a pair of Rudy Project with Transitions lenses. They are great from bright sunlight to riding at night. I have mine with progressive bifocal lenses so I can see to change a tire or read...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 939
Posted By thebchessl

Endurance miles & Foundation Miles

I posted this on Training & Nutrition but there are not enough people looking But I need help.

I just finished reading Carmichael's "The Ultimate Ride" and have some questions. (more will follow...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-30-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 400
Posted By thebchessl

Training Questions

I just finished reading Carmichael's "The Ultimate Ride" and have some questions. (more will follow I'm sure). After the field test and having my heartrate numbers I was looking at Foundation Miles...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-30-09, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 611
Posted By thebchessl

If you hold down the mode button any time after...

If you hold down the mode button any time after you press both buttons you will see the interval number stay on the left center display. At that point you are seeing the current interval...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,059
Posted By thebchessl

I just bought a chevy HHR and did not want to...

I just bought a chevy HHR and did not want to impact my gas mileage all the time when I only take the bike 1 to 2 time a week. I put a hitch on the car and bought the Saris CycleOn Pro. I works...
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