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Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-11, 12:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 932
Posted By zkgiant

Pics plzz

Pics plzz
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-08-11, 08:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,636
Posted By zkgiant

Largely a personal thing but I try and focus on...

Largely a personal thing but I try and focus on stretching the hamstrings before a ride. Various ways to do that but I hold a stretch for 10 count or so and repeat 3 x's per leg usually. I stretch...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-11, 07:46 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,769
Posted By zkgiant

Yes

Yes
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-11, 09:04 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,929
Posted By zkgiant

Love'em.

Love'em.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 412
Posted By zkgiant

I'd go with option 1 provided you are sure it...

I'd go with option 1 provided you are sure it fits and is in good shape. Sighting the same exact reasons as Ghouse.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-23-11, 09:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 978
Posted By zkgiant

This

This
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-11, 09:08 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,514
Posted By zkgiant

My vote is APEX double.... RD can handle a 32...

My vote is APEX double.... RD can handle a 32 tooth cog.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-11, 07:02 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,751
Posted By zkgiant

I like C'dale. I like REI. No problem here...

I like C'dale. I like REI. No problem here...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-16-11, 06:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By zkgiant

I agree with Bentley. Road bikes are all about...

I agree with Bentley. Road bikes are all about efficiency. I'd compare it to road racers having a set of wheels for training and another for racing. The training set being heavier and such.
Just...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-11, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,610
Posted By zkgiant

The guy filming had no business over there...

The guy filming had no business over there either. Could have just as easily been him.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-11, 11:12 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,244
Posted By zkgiant

This

This
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-11, 01:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,768
Posted By zkgiant

Good comments. Only thing I'd add is that...

Good comments. Only thing I'd add is that climbing is mostly about power to weight ratio. In other words, if you can lose a few lbs and maintain or improve your strength/fitness you WILL climb...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-11, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,373
Posted By zkgiant

C'dale. Shop "friendliness" has meant less and...

C'dale.
Shop "friendliness" has meant less and less to me as the years have gone by. You save some coin. 2 years of service is a big plus IMO.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-11, 07:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 812
Posted By zkgiant

I am preping for my first metric...

I am preping for my first metric (http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/20624184) as well. It's 7/30 but I don't really plan on doing anything differently in the weeks before. I think I'll just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,009
Posted By zkgiant

Tiagra should be perfect for what you plan on...

Tiagra should be perfect for what you plan on doing. Go for it!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 10:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,877
Posted By zkgiant

I use the free Strava and I like it very much. I...

I use the free Strava and I like it very much. I upload all rides to Garmin Connect and 4-5 of the "better" rides to Strava each month. They only let you upload 5 rides a month without paying. The...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-27-11, 07:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Posted By zkgiant

Interesting stuff. Currently, I do not take...

Interesting stuff.
Currently, I do not take any supplements whatsoever but apparently Lysine can help prevent and heal cold sores (which I get from time to time) so maybe I'll try 500 mg a day and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-26-11, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Posted By zkgiant

Lysine

During my senior year of college I had a swimming class instructor (who was in his 80s and in amazing physical shape) that touted Lysine tablets almost every class. His theory was that 500 mg a day...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-11, 11:51 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,677
Posted By zkgiant

Awesome! I really enjoyed this thread. We...

Awesome! I really enjoyed this thread.
We really need more threads like these and fewer "how should I spend my $?" threads.
Thanks for sharing with us!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-25-11, 12:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,389
Posted By zkgiant

This

This
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-25-11, 08:08 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,327
Posted By zkgiant

I personally don't care but I acknowledge that...

I personally don't care but I acknowledge that some people do.
The whole "taxpayer $" argument is weak to me though. The amount they'll spent on this investigation (while certainly significant to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-25-11, 07:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,872
Posted By zkgiant

I ride before work 2-3 times a weeks. It is at...

I ride before work 2-3 times a weeks. It is at fairly low intensity but I usually ride 55 - 65 min.
I drink a lot of water but usually don't eat anything till I get finished....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-11, 07:24 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,532
Posted By zkgiant

Awesome!!! This inspires me! Great thread/work.

Awesome!!! This inspires me!
Great thread/work.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-11, 10:35 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 19,633
Posted By zkgiant

Seems to me that the lines are pretty clearly...

Seems to me that the lines are pretty clearly drawn here....

Semi-serious racers --> Don't were are Pro Team Kit. It's lame.
Other cyclists --> Who cares? Let's go ride!

Count me among the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-11, 10:54 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,920
Posted By zkgiant

I don't shave my legs for the same reasons that I...

I don't shave my legs for the same reasons that I only shave my face like once a week (If I have a meeting or some other social event the following day). The hair doesn't bother me in any way and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-11, 01:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 442
Posted By zkgiant

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-11, 12:10 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,442
Posted By zkgiant

Rival

Rival
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-11, 08:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,202
Posted By zkgiant

I'd say the elevation change would cause you the...

I'd say the elevation change would cause you the biggest problems (not the terrain). I'm guessing there isn't much you can do about that.
BTW, my house is less than 5 miles from the PRkwy in NC......
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-11, 08:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,216
Posted By zkgiant

Congrats on new bike & good insurance!

Congrats on new bike & good insurance!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,694
Posted By zkgiant

I really like my Edge 500 (300 inc. shipping with...

I really like my Edge 500 (300 inc. shipping with HR and Cad sensor on ebay).
I did use my Droid for the same purpose before but it doesn't mount easily, is not water proof and I don't have...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-11, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By zkgiant

Should be interesting. I am pretty excited about...

Should be interesting. I am pretty excited about it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-11, 08:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,798
Posted By zkgiant

I recently installed speedplay zeros based on the...

I recently installed speedplay zeros based on the recommendation of my LBS. They carry Look, Shimano & Speedplay. I only have 4 rides on them so far but I really like them. Way better than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-11, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 745
Posted By zkgiant

and the crank arm in line with the seat tube... ...

and the crank arm in line with the seat tube... ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,194
Posted By zkgiant

I love my speedplay zeros. I picked them up for...

I love my speedplay zeros. I picked them up for 120 at my LBS.
Can't comment on Looks but I have had 105s in the past. I like the added float and the fact that the SPs can be engaged from both...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-11, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By zkgiant

I agree with other posters regarding cost, and...

I agree with other posters regarding cost, and gifting ideas. However, I think you are basically asking about compatibility so I'd say move this to the mechanic forum since that seems to be what you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,677
Posted By zkgiant

Looks really good. Keep the pics coming!

Looks really good. Keep the pics coming!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-11, 08:12 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,795
Posted By zkgiant

It is as expensive as you make it..... If you...

It is as expensive as you make it.....
If you were willing to pay that price for the tubes, CO2, etc.; then chances are they were priced appropriately. If and when the prices get so high that you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,701
Posted By zkgiant

OP, I get it. Regrettably, I have been an...

OP, I get it.
Regrettably, I have been an "impatient motorist" before and I have been a "chip-on-my-shoulder cyclist" before. Neither are my proudest moments. I have also witnessed both cases...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-11, 08:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 712
Posted By zkgiant

I prefer SpeedPlays.

I prefer SpeedPlays.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-11, 08:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 338
Posted By zkgiant

Good enough for me. Thanks all!!!

Good enough for me. Thanks all!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-11, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 338
Posted By zkgiant

Should I charge my GPS before use?

I recently picked up the Edge 500. The start guide says to charge it up fully first thing...
However, I have heard several tech-minded people (usually as part of a cell phone conversation) tell me...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-10, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 613
Posted By zkgiant

Awesome deal! Good for you.

Awesome deal! Good for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-10, 11:42 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 13,028
Posted By zkgiant

Again, I sit squarely on the fence here. What...

Again, I sit squarely on the fence here. What the OP did was probably out of line. However, you could also say the jerks might try something more creative than simply yelling next time since he...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-10, 11:31 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 13,028
Posted By zkgiant

The OP embarrassed the jerks in the car. I am...

The OP embarrassed the jerks in the car. I am not saying it was right or wrong but I would call it a victory for cyclists on some level.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-10, 11:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,778
Posted By zkgiant

I think I saw that he finished 91st out of...

I think I saw that he finished 91st out of 170-some riders.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-10, 07:56 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,813
Posted By zkgiant

1.) Armstrong 2.) Basso 3.) Contador

1.) Armstrong
2.) Basso
3.) Contador
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-08, 07:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 943
Posted By zkgiant

Thanks to all of those with meaningful advice. ...

Thanks to all of those with meaningful advice.
The ride went pretty well. I did not realize it until I showed up but the route had a predetermined point at which the beginner/less comfortable...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 943
Posted By zkgiant

They are indeed supportive. The ride leaders are...

They are indeed supportive. The ride leaders are the owner/employees of the shop, so they have a vested interest in me staying on my bike. More business for them. Plus they are pretty cool guys...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-08, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 943
Posted By zkgiant

I believe they travel in a paceline for the final...

I believe they travel in a paceline for the final 5 miles or so. How should I handle this without taking a turn in front? Should I declerate a little to create a gap between me (back) and the rider...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 943
Posted By zkgiant

Great! This sounds like good advice from...

Great! This sounds like good advice from knowledgable folks.
Not sure if it matters, but I forgot to mention that this ride is sponsored by a local bike shop. I have been a patron of the shop for a...
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