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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-24-15, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,152
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Water source on long rides?

What do you all do for getting more water on long rides? Particularly when on country roads with few stores.

Bill
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-14, 05:22 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,376
Posted By Bikeisdusty

10 years junior here and I have a Domane 4.5. It...

10 years junior here and I have a Domane 4.5. It is a great bike, great comfort, but stiff enough to give confidence. If money was not a issue, I would get a Ti/Carb mix from Holland Cycle, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-13, 05:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,632
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Domane 4.5 I have one, new this year. 20 to 30...

Domane 4.5 I have one, new this year. 20 to 30 mile rides have been easy and much less fatiguing. The rear end comfort is very noticeable over my old aluminum Giant. This bike is much less than...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-13, 07:58 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,968
Posted By Bikeisdusty

What this video from Global Cycling Network: ...

What this video from Global Cycling Network: http://youtu.be/5DRQwKREgvI

They use a rolling road with a normal guy and a pro to show watts used on the two bikes, Ceverlo S5 and add water...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-13, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,182
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Went with the Domane, the shops around here are...

Went with the Domane, the shops around here are sold out of the Madone. It seems that Trek is short supply on the Madone as it has been on sale all summer. The Madone 4.5 is no longer on sale as of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-28-13, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,952
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Garmin 510 Custom Maps?

Any one figured out how to get the custom maps to work in the 510? I followed the Google Earth directions and placed the KMZ file in the "CustomMaps" directory, however the device rejects this file....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-13, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,182
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Trek Sale: Madone 4.5 vs Domane 4.5 ~$200 difference?

Madone or Domane? These have basically the same builds, but $200 difference. Worth it or not?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-13, 08:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 46,896
Posted By Bikeisdusty

This past weekend I rode a SL4 Roubix Expert,...

This past weekend I rode a SL4 Roubix Expert, Cervelo R3, followed by the Look 566. SL2 Roubix and a Domane 4.6 was enjoyed the previous weekend. The SL2 is really loose. Steering is nervous and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-13, 06:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,455
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Sidi Mega footbeds

I ordered a pair of Sidi Mega's in 45.5. The foot beds in the shoe are junk and do not even fully fit in the shoe. I tried my Superfeet blue, but the blue is too tall in the arch area to fit right....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-12, 10:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 610
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Kestrel RT-1000

Anyone got one? Other than the looks being a bit odd, how does it ride? And why did you select it over some other ride?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-12, 06:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,972
Posted By Bikeisdusty

http://www.thisisant.com/ is the resource for...

http://www.thisisant.com/ is the resource for total techies. The main point is that a ANT+ sensor is a low power consumption wireless sensor that can send data every 2 seconds for 4 years on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-12, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 849
Posted By Bikeisdusty

RIIVO Shoes?

Anyone have Riivo shoes?

If so, did you do custom or semi custom? Also did they hold up?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-12, 07:53 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,378
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Wife and I were out on a date night ride. Along...

Wife and I were out on a date night ride. Along the WO&D there are many park benches. We came up on one that is rather remote that had a older lady (~later 40s or older) and a young guy (~20s)...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-12, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,113
Posted By Bikeisdusty

3 hole or 4 hole shoes for Speedplay

Switching to Speedplay and need new shoes. Get 4 hole speedplay specific or just get 3 hole and use shims? I assume most are one 3 hole shoes?

?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-12, 07:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,987
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Interesting. So it appears that most agree that...

Interesting. So it appears that most agree that ebay gruppos are not fakes, but they are stupid cheap. However, they may not be complete as I did see one that was a gruppo that picture appeared to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-12, 06:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,987
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Fake Gruppos on ebay?

I am looking to do a custom build and see a few vendors selling gruppos on ebay for what looks like a good price. Are these typically authentic or are they fakes?

I did a search and did not see...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-12, 07:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,509
Posted By Bikeisdusty

My 4 yr old cheap Giant OCR2, AL frame with...

My 4 yr old cheap Giant OCR2, AL frame with Tiagra shifters and 105 drive is ok, except for the top 3 gears. The bottom bracket is not stiff enough to deal with the torque and thus moves a lot. On...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-12, 08:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 533
Posted By Bikeisdusty

I have yet to find a non custom shoe that fits my...

I have yet to find a non custom shoe that fits my wide feet. After developing a mortons neuroma, I have gone to 4E running shoes and Forte Convert Platform Pedals. These are supper wide pedals with...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-12, 07:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 396
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Retrotec?

Any one here ride a Retrotec road frame? Is so, what is your opinion?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-12, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,688
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Seatpost test in VeloNews?

http://velonews.competitor.com/files/2012/05/090_VeloJun.jpg

So are you going to go out and by the FSA K-Force seatpost?
Forum: Touring
05-01-12, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By Bikeisdusty

What is recommended for bike needed/tires for the...

What is recommended for bike needed/tires for the creeper? Seems to push mountain bikes. Is it mostly hard pack gravel or is it paved? I need to decide on what is needed for my wife as she has a...
Forum: Touring
04-30-12, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Good paths in NC/SC/TN? Vacation planning

My wife and I have the envious time coming up where the kids are going to "camp grandma" for a week this summer. The wife and I thought about doing some active vacationing without the tykes during...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-30-12, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,311
Posted By Bikeisdusty

It could just be empty skin that you think is...

It could just be empty skin that you think is actually fat. It can be hard to tell if it is fat or just skin hanging there. You have to do more than ride to get the skin to tone up more. I think...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-12, 08:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,485
Posted By Bikeisdusty

I agree on the people say that I should stop. I...

I agree on the people say that I should stop. I went off the diet for a few months to rest from the dieting. I started back this last week. Many at work are saying the same thing, you are soo...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-12, 05:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,485
Posted By Bikeisdusty

I have been doing Medifast and having great...

I have been doing Medifast and having great succes with it, down 35 lbs so far and hope for 10 to 15 more. I have not been this light in about 15 years. I think officially I am no longer a clyde,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-12, 09:26 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 37,555
Posted By Bikeisdusty

I think the tandem version would be...

I think the tandem version would be interesting...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-akkbNyiXE[/QUOTE]
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-12, 07:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,804
Posted By Bikeisdusty

According to Bicycling mag (p57) this month,...

According to Bicycling mag (p57) this month, every pound over your ideal weight costs you 15 to 20 seconds per mile on a climb. You might as well buy that time back.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-11, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,091
Posted By Bikeisdusty

I have been using a shoe stretcher on my PI...

I have been using a shoe stretcher on my PI shoes. They are older so I do not recall which ones. They were the widest ones I could find at the time. I was having numbness due to Mortans Neuroma,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 05:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,524
Posted By Bikeisdusty

I have been wondering about the lack of real...

I have been wondering about the lack of real innovation in bikes, but came to realize that the reason for the lack there of is due to UCI rules. Since you can't make a race bike not look like a bike...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-11-11, 05:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,489
Posted By Bikeisdusty

My son has expressed interest in a roadie so that...

My son has expressed interest in a roadie so that he can keep up with Dad. I looked around and have not really found one that I am willing to buy just yet. This may be the deal if we were to buy...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-11, 05:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,541
Posted By Bikeisdusty

If your in DC, they have the bike the Capital...

If your in DC, they have the bike the Capital Bike Share: http://www.capitalbikeshare.com/

There are a few shops that rent in VA area.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-11, 04:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 763
Posted By Bikeisdusty

I also suggest waiting a few months and watching...

I also suggest waiting a few months and watching the LBS for end of year model closeouts. Places like Performance Bikes will discount these 200 to 400 bucks. I picked up a Giant OCR2 for about 650,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-11, 04:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,731
Posted By Bikeisdusty

I have one of those entry level LBS $700 bikes. ...

I have one of those entry level LBS $700 bikes. A Giant OCR2 - Aluminum frame and a mixture of components. What I see you get for this:
- lots of flex in the bottom bracket/crank
- tripple so...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-11, 04:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,329
Posted By Bikeisdusty

A few weeks back I went to Freshbikes (was...

A few weeks back I went to Freshbikes (was conte's) in Arlington, VA. They claimed to be the #1 Cervelo dealer. Great shop. The salesman recommended the R3 to me over the RS to eliminate the flex....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-11, 10:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Like duh, the point is to tune the fit of the...

Like duh, the point is to tune the fit of the bike so you get that milliwatt more out of it. The question is do the more extensive fitting really help the average rider get a better fit and less...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-11, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By Bikeisdusty

The Extent of Fitting?

I have been shopping a new road bike as of late, in the range of a $3000 or so. Looking at a R3 Cervelo, Trek 5.2, or Specialized Roubaix. I am wondering what level of fitting is really needed. ...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-06-11, 06:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,929
Posted By Bikeisdusty

I purchased a Specialized Hard Rock Street for my...

I purchased a Specialized Hard Rock Street for my boy last year at age 7. It was a big step up in bike for him and he was a bit small on it originally. However, he figured out how to ride it pretty...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-11-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,177
Posted By Bikeisdusty

We have a 2 seat Chariot trailer. We went with...

We have a 2 seat Chariot trailer. We went with the Chariot trailers as it is much bigger (wider and more leg room) than the others, but it also has a hefty price tag ~$650. My girl now 4.5 years is...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-10-10, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,184
Posted By Bikeisdusty

atbman, thanks for the post. I have not heard of...

atbman, thanks for the post. I have not heard of the gearing vs age limit before. I will check that out on the Hotrock we just purchased.

The rest of the story: We tried several of the bikes...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-06-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,184
Posted By Bikeisdusty

The boy is very in shape seven. I here your...

The boy is very in shape seven. I here your statement and fully agree and did not intend to sound like a stupid parent that would push my kid into oblivion. It is just the opposite, my kid is...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-06-10, 06:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,839
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Trek Float. It starts as a balance bike. When...

Trek Float. It starts as a balance bike. When they get the hang of balancing, then add the cranks/petals. We started with the hold the kid up with seat and let him try, but no luck as he had no...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-06-10, 06:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,554
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Like anything, if you do not fail, you do not...

Like anything, if you do not fail, you do not learn. You learn to be a quitter by not trying again.

Get back on the bike and go. A quick story, I was dumped by a horse once and broke both...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-06-10, 06:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,184
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Redline Conquest 20

I am thinking about getting a Redline Conquest 20 for my son. Most of our riding is done on the street or paved bike trails, like the WO&D. I think this one may be good for him and would last a...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-04-10, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By Bikeisdusty

The first question is has your wife ridden a bike...

The first question is has your wife ridden a bike much in her life? Mine had not. I wanted her to get a road bike so we could ride together. She tried the road bike and did not trust herself on...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-13-08, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 930
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Thanks all for the wonderful advise.

Thanks all for the wonderful advise.
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-11-08, 07:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 930
Posted By Bikeisdusty

She would probably ride about 10 to 20 miles. I...

She would probably ride about 10 to 20 miles. I doubt that she is looking to be pushing 20mph either.

The lower gearing is something to consider for her. I am leaning toward a hybird type with...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-10-08, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 930
Posted By Bikeisdusty

Suggestions for bike(s) for Wife

All, I have been lurking around here for about a year or so and have not had a need to post. You do cover just about everything.

My wife is now open to getting a bike to ride with the family. My...
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