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Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-27-10, 11:27 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 15,255
Posted By tldga3

I started P90X a couple weeks ago. Naysayers and...

I started P90X a couple weeks ago. Naysayers and non-P90X'ers shouldn't be posting here, IMO. It works, its tough and it will build muscle. Strength, endurance and flexability all in one program....
Forum: Commuting
03-26-09, 04:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 357
Posted By tldga3

retail me not :thumb:

retail me not :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
03-24-09, 07:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 500
Posted By tldga3

Screensaver and wallpaper for PC

I had the IT guy work on my PC and I need to find a new cycling photo for my wallpaper.
I am surprised that the big bike stores on the web dont have photos to use.

Does any one have a location...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-19-09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,456
Posted By tldga3

Empty or Full stomach

I wake up at 4:40 and leave for work at 5:15.

My commute is just over 8 miles and takes me 25-ish minutes, on a flat bar road bike.

I am wondering if I should put something down between the...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 567
Posted By tldga3

I would like to buy winter gear and extend the...

I would like to buy winter gear and extend the season even further.

Right now my wife and I are on Dave Ramsey's FPU plan. I dont know if I should upgrade bikes or buy winter gear right now.
Forum: Commuting
03-17-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,159
Posted By tldga3

just over 16 miles, round trip. Big downhill to...

just over 16 miles, round trip. Big downhill to work.
Forum: Commuting
03-17-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 805
Posted By tldga3

I have a Raleigh C500 which is basically a flat...

I have a Raleigh C500 which is basically a flat bar road bike. I like it but I would like to buy a new bike higher up the food chain (better components). I think I want a 7.5FX
Forum: Commuting
03-17-09, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 567
Posted By tldga3

hey sd790, how far do you commute in Dublin? ...

hey sd790, how far do you commute in Dublin? What was the morning temp in Dublin?

We used to live in Delaware but moved out here in the boonies 8 years ago. I ride 8 miles to work but half of...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-09, 05:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 567
Posted By tldga3

1st Commute of the season

I rode in today!

34 degF when I left home. 8 mile ride in.

Two layers on top. A poly-something military sleep shirt and my Mountain Gear windstopper. Plenty enough.

Two layers on...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-08, 09:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,528
Posted By tldga3

I dug this thread up because I just recently...

I dug this thread up because I just recently tried the Besso LH-50. It works ok but was not super easy to install. To me it would be better if it came with antoher bolt so I had the option of...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-08, 05:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 540
Posted By tldga3

I like the one of the guy on the bike.

I like the one of the guy on the bike.
Forum: Commuting
08-21-08, 03:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 540
Posted By tldga3

So you are saying that you dont want to...

So you are saying that you dont want to contribute to having a reflective bike logo made? Just curious as to what makes you reply to the thread then.
Forum: Commuting
08-21-08, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 540
Posted By tldga3

Maybe. But I thought if it were a bike logo...

Maybe.

But I thought if it were a bike logo people that saw you would know WHAT you were, not just that something was there.
Forum: Commuting
08-21-08, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 540
Posted By tldga3

Reflective bike logo

I was thinking about having a refelctive bike logo made for the back of my commuting shirts. Its pretty dark out when I come in to work.

I found a guy who wants to charge me a setup fee if I send...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-08, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By tldga3

front light

Is there a front light headlight that mounts to the braze-on on the fork?
Forum: Commuting
08-07-08, 02:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,872
Posted By tldga3

they should be

they should be
Forum: Commuting
07-31-08, 04:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 320
Posted By tldga3

I love YouTube

There are great videos of the Rosarito Ensenada bike ride there, brings many fond memories.

Anyone ever been?
Forum: Commuting
07-30-08, 07:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,525
Posted By tldga3

Earlier tonight on my way home I made it all the...

Earlier tonight on my way home I made it all the home never using my 30, used 42 the whole way. Up the hill I have to go up I was spinning 85rpm and about 9-9.5mph. It was tough but I did it, that...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-08, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,525
Posted By tldga3

I do have a big hill to go up on the way home...

I do have a big hill to go up on the way home today. I will try to do it with my 42 and see where I am.

Actually if I can make it up the hill without using my 23/25 cog then I could handle the...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-08, 09:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,525
Posted By tldga3

Triple or Double

How much do you think I would notice the difference between these setups?

what I ride now:
52/42/30 with a 12-25 cass

considering buying a bike with one of these:
48/36/26 with a 11-26 cass...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-08, 07:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 673
Posted By tldga3

Its a bit confounded with startup parts, etc

Its a bit confounded with startup parts, etc
Forum: Commuting
07-29-08, 05:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 673
Posted By tldga3

(a resounding) Yes ! When I reach 2k I am...

(a resounding) Yes !

When I reach 2k I am treating myself to an upgrade in bicycle. I really like the higher Trek FX bikes.
Forum: Commuting
07-28-08, 03:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 673
Posted By tldga3

2 months of commuting

milemarker 500 today !!

I feel like Superman
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-08, 04:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 451
Posted By tldga3

Chinese kids bike

I am fixing an x-mart bike for my boy. I need bearings for the crank. The existing caged bearings are ruined and have no markings to boot. Will LBS have parts like that for x-mart bikes?

I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-23-08, 04:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By tldga3

Do you have any pictures of the back of your bike...

Do you have any pictures of the back of your bike with the superflash?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-22-08, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By tldga3

Cateye is a brand I trust, I will look at those.

Cateye is a brand I trust, I will look at those.
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By tldga3

I used to live out west and ride mtn bike only,...

I used to live out west and ride mtn bike only, even when on road trips. I was much younger then. I have also had my Giant ATX760 on the Rosarito Ensenada ride and the hilll at the half way mark is...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By tldga3

The big hill

On my normal 8 mile ride to work I go down a really big hill. I reach speeds of 35-40 going down it. I avoid going up the hill because I think I cant do it but I frequently see serious roadies...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-22-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By tldga3

tail lights

I have a tail light on my seat post and want to also put one on my chain stay. For those that have two in those locations what light brand and model are you using on the chain stay?

The x-mart...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-08, 04:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,985
Posted By tldga3

Those guys watch way too much TV and probably...

Those guys watch way too much TV and probably grew up in the Starsky and Hutch era.
Forum: Commuting
07-15-08, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,628
Posted By tldga3

you probably need the 20", what size is the one...

you probably need the 20", what size is the one for sale?

That would be a great commuter I think.
Forum: Commuting
07-14-08, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,306
Posted By tldga3

It sounds like you did ok if all working and you...

It sounds like you did ok if all working and you are riding already. You may find you want to change things as you go and now you will have money to do so since you didnt spend big up front. I have...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-08, 07:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,383
Posted By tldga3

I'm in this boat

I'm in this boat
Forum: Commuting
07-09-08, 09:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,584
Posted By tldga3

The 7.2FX comes with a $20 crankset. I...

The 7.2FX comes with a $20 crankset.

I must be a bit extreme but I think the crank is far too important to buy a bike with a $20 crankset. It is the moving part you use the most. A crankset of...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-08, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,584
Posted By tldga3

I recently spent $500 on a bike. I wish I had...

I recently spent $500 on a bike. I wish I had another $1k to spend and upgrade the to the 7.7FX. That is a very nice bike. If it were me and I could afford the 7.7FX that is what I would buy.
Forum: Commuting
07-08-08, 08:11 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,748
Posted By tldga3

I currently have flat bars. I could commute with...

I currently have flat bars. I could commute with drops but I have an issue with them. All of the controls are accessible on the drops and not on top. My ideal setup would be keep my...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-08, 10:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,829
Posted By tldga3

I agree with this. If you buy from a LBS I doubt...

I agree with this. If you buy from a LBS I doubt you will be unhappy with what you bring home. It may hit you after getting it home what you will buy next, but you will still end up with a bike...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,634
Posted By tldga3

What kind of mpg does your bike get??

What kind of mpg does your bike get??
Forum: Commuting
07-03-08, 04:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By tldga3

I bought a set of Vred's with reflective...

I bought a set of Vred's with reflective sidewall.

I think I could be ok with most brands, I had considered other tires but I really believe the reflective sidewall is of a safety benefit. I go...
Forum: Commuting
06-30-08, 01:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,638
Posted By tldga3

This also describes me. I should have done this...

This also describes me. I should have done this a long time ago. I feel like I have had a heart and lung transplant from Superman.
Forum: Commuting
06-26-08, 04:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,682
Posted By tldga3

honk further back or just bump the horn slightly....

honk further back or just bump the horn slightly. Just a thought.
Forum: Commuting
06-24-08, 09:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 975
Posted By tldga3

+1 These are the best of both worlds. No...

+1

These are the best of both worlds. No one will see the spandex inner shorts or the crotch pad, they look like gym shorts and are very comfortable while commuting.
Forum: Commuting
06-24-08, 04:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,804
Posted By tldga3

It might be easier to buy a second bike and keep...

It might be easier to buy a second bike and keep it at your sisters place.
Forum: Commuting
06-24-08, 03:20 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,745
Posted By tldga3

People reactions vary widely. But one guy in...

People reactions vary widely. But one guy in particular yells, "hey look, its biker Bob!" in a (sort of) cinical tone everywhere in the building he sees me.

Others are interested and with they...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-08, 10:50 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,968
Posted By tldga3

I dont understand why you would judge others on...

I dont understand why you would judge others on your standards. It seems a bit self rightous to me. I own a pickup truck and econo box yet ride my bike to work. I pick the vehicle I need based on...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-08, 04:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 290
Posted By tldga3

Sequoia Brakes

How many other road bikes have the brake levers on top like the Specialized Sequoia? I dont know what they are called but that seems like a good road-commuter bike feature.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-19-08, 04:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,120
Posted By tldga3

Do you believe in 'doing all things in Christ...

Do you believe in 'doing all things in Christ which strengthen you?' Dont give up, I am certain you dont suck, you are just not where you want to be YET.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-18-08, 12:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By tldga3

Well I am better off now. I get more sleep by...

Well I am better off now. I get more sleep by getting more stuff ready the night before and I switched to a better electrolyte drink.

I really cant stand to ride slow. When I pedal I never...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-08, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By tldga3

I am lucky I guess

For the first half of my commute usually nobody passes me in either direction. At about the half way mark I have to use a 4 lane highway for less than a mile. There is a lot of extra asphalt and I...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-08, 05:03 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,475
Posted By tldga3

Can you just leave some bicycle safety literature...

Can you just leave some bicycle safety literature on the door or something like that? I am just curious and I dont even know what might be available that would qualify.
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