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Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,025
Posted By mattchuck2

I got this book...

I got this book (http://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Tours-Adirondacks-Adventures-Wilderness/dp/0881503185), which has a lot of nice rides in the area.

If I had to choose one for you, I'd start out...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,367
Posted By mattchuck2

Ugh . . . How about this: Just relax until...

Ugh . . .

How about this: Just relax until you finish your MBA. Ride as much as you can without sacrificing vital family time, but make sure that the other (more important) things take priority...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,424
Posted By mattchuck2

If I made your salary and had your expenses, I'd...

If I made your salary and had your expenses, I'd probably buy that bike and about 3 more.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 02:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,510
Posted By mattchuck2

It's got a Triple, which is kind of nice for...

It's got a Triple, which is kind of nice for climbs . . . I got my Defy 3 a month ago, and I'm trying to HTFU enough so that I never have to use the smallest ring, but I'm not at that point yet.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-09, 07:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,962
Posted By mattchuck2

I went the route of buying MTB shoes and pedals...

I went the route of buying MTB shoes and pedals for a road bike. I don't mind the pedals (Crank Bros. Candy SL), but should have gotten better shoes. I went with Pearl Izumi trail running type...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-09, 02:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,500
Posted By mattchuck2

LOL Nice . . .

LOL

Nice . . .
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-09, 02:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,645
Posted By mattchuck2

Ummm . . . I think it was around $760 after...

Ummm . . . I think it was around $760 after taxes. Only upgrade so far is new pedals ($60). So, $820?

It's my first bike, though. . . The next one will be substantially more.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,037
Posted By mattchuck2

Also, if you really want nice bikes, just...

Also, if you really want nice bikes, just downgrade the other parts of your life . . . Live in a trailer, don't take vacations, and always have ramen for dinner.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-09, 06:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By mattchuck2

That's why I liked them initially . . . Still...

That's why I liked them initially . . . Still kind of like them for casual rides where I'm off the bike for a long time.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-09, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,182,365
Posted By mattchuck2

Been riding for a week and a half without a...

Been riding for a week and a half without a helmet, so I guess I'll have to start wearing one when this arrives:

http://www.nashbar.com/images/nashbar/products/medium/GI-AM7SE-BW-ANGLE.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-09, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By mattchuck2

I'm a newb too, and I went with these: ...

I'm a newb too, and I went with these:

http://helenscycles.com/images/library/large/cbros_candy_sl_navy_08_m.jpg

And these:

http://media.rei.com/media/n/1465066.jpg

They're working fine...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,335
Posted By mattchuck2

He said it wasn't new, but it has 300 miles on it...

He said it wasn't new, but it has 300 miles on it . . .

I'd still get the OCR1, I guess, but it's nice to have the shop's service (I got free service for a year with my new Defy 3)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-09, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 580
Posted By mattchuck2

I like my Defy. Only two rides on it so far (I...

I like my Defy. Only two rides on it so far (I just picked it up Wednesday), but so far I'm really pleased. It feels fast, and the shifting (which I was concerned about with the Sora) is working...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-09, 04:49 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,399,481
Posted By mattchuck2

Haha! Really?!? Nice! :thumb:

Haha! Really?!? Nice!

:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-09, 02:41 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 10,683
Posted By mattchuck2

Skiing and Golf

Skiing and Golf
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-09, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,399,481
Posted By mattchuck2

My new entry level road bike (Giant Defy 3): ...

My new entry level road bike (Giant Defy 3):

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs035.snc1/3276_79138294903_590634903_1625642_3100643_n.jpg

She's not much (Sora components), but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-09, 02:22 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,632
Posted By mattchuck2

I'm a lurker. I'm trying to soak up as much...

I'm a lurker. I'm trying to soak up as much information as I can. I don't have a bike yet either, but I'm getting there. When I actually start riding, then I might have more to say.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 28,154
Posted By mattchuck2

Geologist

Geologist
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-09, 07:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,312
Posted By mattchuck2

Yeah, you were definitely accommodating (much...

Yeah, you were definitely accommodating (much more than I might have been). I was just saying, by sheer accident and/or newbidity, he might have stumbled on a pretty good idea for a sticky.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-09, 06:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,312
Posted By mattchuck2

That's why I liked the thread. Instead of having...

That's why I liked the thread. Instead of having to use the search function about each individual thing a newb would want to know, here's a guy who just came out and asked about everything. As a...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-09, 05:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
Posted By mattchuck2

I got these: ...

I got these:

http://www.treefortbikes.com/imgDsp.aspx?fName=SH2985.jpg&tw=300&th=350

With some Crank Bros Candy SL pedals.

I don't have a bike yet, but that's beside the point.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-09, 03:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,819
Posted By mattchuck2

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-09, 03:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,819
Posted By mattchuck2

Yeah, I couldn't get this one from context...

Yeah, I couldn't get this one from context (although I've seen it a lot).

Obviously it's (blank) the F#$# up. But I don't know the blank.

Hurry?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-09, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 295
Posted By mattchuck2

If I had to guess, I'd say that a bunch of...

If I had to guess, I'd say that a bunch of responses below are going to tell you to buy something used off of craigslist.
Forum: Introductions
04-13-09, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 262
Posted By mattchuck2

Hi Pete, I live in Clifton Park and am also...

Hi Pete,

I live in Clifton Park and am also new to the forum. So new, in fact, that I haven't even gotten a bike yet. But I'm psyched to get into the cycling world. Maybe I'll see you around...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,943
Posted By mattchuck2

http://www.bikesomewhere.com/images/large/71CF985F...

http://www.bikesomewhere.com/images/large/71CF985F-F1F0-408F-1A95A047C302B842.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-09, 01:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,469
Posted By mattchuck2

Anyone want to give me a referral, send me a PM ....

Anyone want to give me a referral, send me a PM . . . First come first serve

Edit: Got it, thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 479
Posted By mattchuck2

Ahhh yes, I hadn't thought about that scenario. ...

Ahhh yes, I hadn't thought about that scenario. If I do buy the craigslist/ebay bike, I'll still want to upgrade later anyway. Thanks, guys!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 479
Posted By mattchuck2

Sorry . . . More newb questions . . . .

After reading all the stickies and doing a lot of searches, I've been pretty good about getting the first parts of my bike search completed.

I went to LBS, picked out a bike, got fitted, gave it a...
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