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Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,827
Posted By mjohn

My daughter’s bike is about that size. We picked...

My daughter’s bike is about that size. We picked up a couple of hangers that has slots in them so you could move them up or down. Sliding them all the way down she is able to get 2 of the small...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-08, 09:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,172
Posted By mjohn

http://www.precisiontandems.com/arttiresbymark.htm...

http://www.precisiontandems.com/arttiresbymark.htm

Have fun
Bill J.[/QUOTE]

I need to hide this artical :eek:

If my wife learns we are a “Jumbo” team I may never get her back on the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-08, 09:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,172
Posted By mjohn

Bill, Thank you as well great info. ...

Bill,

Thank you as well great info.

Looks like 28s it is!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-08, 09:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,172
Posted By mjohn

Thanks Merlin Thats want I figured. Even at...

Thanks Merlin

Thats want I figured. Even at single digit body fat 225 is about the best I can get. Adds couple full camel backs cell phone incase the kids need to call us, tubes, patch kit, C02,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-08, 05:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,172
Posted By mjohn

Tire option for Clydesdale’s couple?

Most of it is me…..But when my wife and I load up for a ride, camel pack water bottles ectt… we are 400lbs, no sense sugar coating it.

Its time to replace my tires and I would like to go with 700...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-08, 03:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,106
Posted By mjohn

WOW………:eek::eek::eek::eek: A first time...

WOW………:eek::eek::eek::eek:

A first time poster and bike direct buyer………………10 post and no one has yet to accuse him of being a shill. This must be some sort of record.

Hey enjoy your...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-08, 04:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,552
Posted By mjohn

Ritchey makes a several of different “ pro"...

Ritchey makes a several of different “ pro" wheels OCR, WCS, Areo just to name a few. Seems like most of their wheels have name pro in them.

Do you have a specific model?

I just purchased a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 19,944
Posted By mjohn

Bottom line…been there done that….It sucks, I had...

Bottom line…been there done that….It sucks, I had a crack in my rear chain stay drivers side, and my bike was never dropped or even laid down. The frame was eventually replaced. I would be lying if...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 991
Posted By mjohn

Watch your local Craigs list. Great deals to be...

Watch your local Craigs list. Great deals to be had for those who are patient
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 814
Posted By mjohn

My local Performance Bike has the 07 Fuji team...

My local Performance Bike has the 07 Fuji team bike for $1299.00 its full carbon with Ultegra / 105. They had a coupon out for 10% off bikes that gets it down to $1170.00 . Rumor has it that in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,472
Posted By mjohn

That is correct if you are riding a full carbon...

That is correct if you are riding a full carbon only because of weight.

I ride a full carbon because of the way it rides, especially on the chip seal roads we have around here. I noticed a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-08, 08:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,472
Posted By mjohn

WOW!!!!! So it IS possible to be a “roadie” and...

WOW!!!!!
So it IS possible to be a “roadie” and be over 200 lbs? That’s got to be a shocker to some here.:eek:

+1 on the wheels. Even with single digit body fat 215 is about as low as I can get...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,043
Posted By mjohn

I saw him in Austin once on a tandem with his son...

I saw him in Austin once on a tandem with his son and a pull behind cart hooked on to that with the twins inside.

That would be a work out.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,272
Posted By mjohn

I went through 2 cranks on my latest bike before...

I went through 2 cranks on my latest bike before I put on a SRAM Rival 53/39 I actually bent original TruVative (sp? ) that came on the bike before the 800 mile mark and the bike was never laid...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-08, 05:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,824
Posted By mjohn

Squirrels……..they don’t call them natures little...

Squirrels……..they don’t call them natures little speed bumps for nothing :D
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,661
Posted By mjohn

It might work well for him or her. There is a...

It might work well for him or her. There is a guy in our club ride that is in his mid 60’s who has had some serious back / hip surgery. He is good rider, and puts a lot of miles in every month and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-08, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 669
Posted By mjohn

For me they absolutely do work when taken as...

For me they absolutely do work when taken as directed, meaning take 1 per 50 lbs of body weight 45 min before you ride and the same amount about every 2 to 2 ½ hrs. I always use them on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-08, 06:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,292
Posted By mjohn

I think it would be cheaper to upgrade if you can...

I think it would be cheaper to upgrade if you can put them on and adjust yourself or if you can cut a deal wit the bike shop to do the swap them out for you.

I just picked up a slightly used...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-08, 07:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,768
Posted By mjohn

Congrats! Very nice ride

Congrats!

Very nice ride
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-08, 07:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 796
Posted By mjohn

Very Sweeeeet!!!!!!!!!!

Very Sweeeeet!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 624
Posted By mjohn

Been using the 3 above since running out, does...

Been using the 3 above since running out, does not always give me a good connection right off like the cream did. Your right, the sweat starts, no issues.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-08, 02:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 624
Posted By mjohn

HRM Electrode cream

Anyone use something besides the standard HRM electrode cream ( or spit )?
I am sure there is something I can get at a local drug store that works as well. I hate to order a $6.00 bottle and pay...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-08, 08:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,478
Posted By mjohn

The real steal is to wait until double point’s...

The real steal is to wait until double point’s weekend and that 20% coupon. I got my wife a bike on sale for 1000.00 then got $200.00 in points.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-08, 08:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By mjohn

Best deal from Steep&Cheap or Chain Love

Most guys like a deal. I know I do….. I have been watching Chain Love and Steep and Cheap and have seen some great deals, but have yet to sang one of the real gems for one reason or another.

How...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 11:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,346
Posted By mjohn

Thanks! I agree, sometimes you can’t...

Thanks!

I agree, sometimes you can’t win……You say new product and 15 people let you know its NOT new. To each his own, it takes me about 1 minute to do a wipe down and give it a once over before...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,346
Posted By mjohn

A couple of people have mentioned the lemon...

A couple of people have mentioned the lemon polish, may give it a try. I like the MF cloth. It picks up everything on the first pass. Take me about a minute to run it over the whole bike before I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 10:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,346
Posted By mjohn

I am not sure I agree. I ride 200+ miles a week...

I am not sure I agree. I ride 200+ miles a week average most of the year. I do care how my bike or anything, be it tools, golf clubs, guns you name it looks. Am I a Fred because I also put on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,346
Posted By mjohn

A great way to keep your bike looking new

I friend on mine who has a couple of custom Harleys turned me on to this. He carries a can of it and a micro fiber cloth on his bike, when he gets to a show or rally he uses it to clean all the road...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,726
Posted By mjohn

Since I am follicly challenged…… I start at my...

Since I am follicly challenged…… I start at my head and end at my ankles ( only skipping the pubes). I find I am a lot cooler sans the hair. Been doing it that way for a few years now.:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-08, 04:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,856
Posted By mjohn

Nice ride!!! Congrats! Good balanced...

Nice ride!!! Congrats!

Good balanced package.

I will look for the Six 13 with the brooks on it at the HHH and say hey.

The Borne rides are great. I have a place in Rock Springs so I ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-08, 11:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,304
Posted By mjohn

I know 3 people who have purchased from Bikes...

I know 3 people who have purchased from Bikes direct and all 3 were very happy. Bikes were packed well and works fine after minor assembly.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-09-08, 08:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,315
Posted By mjohn

My Glock, Walther PPK and Kimber Ultra carry all...

My Glock, Walther PPK and Kimber Ultra carry all fit and carry unnoticed in my belly band with the firearm in the small of my back, even with riding bibs and jerseys.
I also have a Kel Tek that...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-08, 08:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,915
Posted By mjohn

That’s the issue; most people don’t know how much...

That’s the issue; most people don’t know how much some of us sweat. It sounds simple use this,use that. We just perspire more than some. I have been this way most of my life. As I said in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-08, 07:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,148
Posted By mjohn

No, I said shoot. Glock 40cal. Like my...

No,

I said shoot. Glock 40cal. Like my Amex.........Never leave home witout it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-08, 07:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,148
Posted By mjohn

Sorry it happend, glad your OK. Hope the owner...

Sorry it happend, glad your OK. Hope the owner learned a lesson

I had to shoot a dog some time back.

It came out of the brush, hit one of our female riders and she went down, the dog then...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-09-08, 05:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,467
Posted By mjohn

I know you want to buy a new one, but I just...

I know you want to buy a new one, but I just checked craigs list, there are a couple of nice bikes in your area. There is a Cdale but it does not have a picture, that Conotion speeder for $2100...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-09-08, 01:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,467
Posted By mjohn

Our combined weight is between 380 and 425 ( most...

Our combined weight is between 380 and 425 ( most of it me ) depending on the time of year. I spent years as a power lifter, so I am a masher, I just don’t have a lot of fast twitch muscle in my...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-09-08, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,467
Posted By mjohn

We had to drive 3 hrs the Dallas area to get out...

We had to drive 3 hrs the Dallas area to get out bike, or find some bikes to ride I should say and I am glad we did. I am 5’8 and my wife is 5’7. The med /small on the Cdale fit us fine, the medium...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-08, 07:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,915
Posted By mjohn

If you are a have sweater like some of us are to...

If you are a have sweater like some of us are to there is no real answer, I can’t wear sun glasses either. Once the sweat starts dripping from the helmet, it get on the glasses, dries and you have...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 08:44 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,190
Posted By mjohn

Face it, road biking for the most part, like...

Face it, road biking for the most part, like golf, fishing or almost any sport can easily turn into a expensive sport. I like a lot of people feel that anything worth doing is worth doing right, not...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 07:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 942
Posted By mjohn

I would never do that..... I am fixing to ask...

I would never do that..... I am fixing to ask about Guam. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 07:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 942
Posted By mjohn

ROFLMAO :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: You got...

ROFLMAO :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

You got to admit, he has a angle.

The Q & A is great!
At leats he does not claim to know what he has.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 07:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,915
Posted By mjohn

For some people like me, not a lot. That just...

For some people like me, not a lot. That just the fact.


I have no hair on my head, and I have always perspired a lot. Under Amour skull caps with a sweat gutter head band work the best, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-08, 09:23 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,105
Posted By mjohn

I know and I did, but the fact I could not...

I know and I did, but the fact I could not remember the whole license # was a problem. That was my fault, but like I said I was prety shook up.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-08, 09:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,996
Posted By mjohn

Good deal! Glad you found a work around. Still...

Good deal! Glad you found a work around. Still not right you had to do the leg work
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-08, 09:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,996
Posted By mjohn

Yea, I didn’t ride it that way, The shop knows I...

Yea, I didn’t ride it that way, The shop knows I like a little lift in the bars so that’s how they had it when I picked. I also made adjustments to the seat ect. My bike setups can be a tad...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-08, 09:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,996
Posted By mjohn

I did, that they way it came back, I normaly ride...

I did, that they way it came back, I normaly ride with my bars tilted up higher than most, but not that high. I put 50 mile on it today and have it about dialed in.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-08, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,467
Posted By mjohn

We rode both when we were looking for a new...

We rode both when we were looking for a new Tandem. We found a great deal on 2yr old new Santana that the LBS had left over so we went with it.

But before we found that we had decided we liked...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-08, 07:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,105
Posted By mjohn

I had a very similar incident that almost ended...

I had a very similar incident that almost ended badly. On a back road a van pulls around me and the passenger makes some sort of statement as to their assumption of my sexual preference because of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-08, 06:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,996
Posted By mjohn

Ok, I have to admit, Fuji and Performance came...

Ok, I have to admit, Fuji and Performance came through.....Within a week on sending them my letter I was back on the road with my new frame. Fuji shipped it 2 day and Performance had their lead tech...
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