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Forum: Mountain Biking
08-21-22, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,212
Posted By Sommy

That’s funny you say that about Trek buying local...

That’s funny you say that about Trek buying local bike shops. I live in DFW and we had a group that had 4-5 bike shops that sold several brands. Trek, specialized, ore a, etc. About 2 years ago...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-28-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,229
Posted By Sommy

Does anyone know if Peacock archives each stage,...

Does anyone know if Peacock archives each stage, like NBC Gold used to do? I can’t always watch each stage live.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-20-21, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 692
Posted By Sommy

Where are you watching?

I've looked into ExpressVPN, but honestly I'm a little confused how it works and if it works as it's marketed.

Where are you guys watching cycling? I'm in the US.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-11-21, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,383
Posted By Sommy

Can you actually start finding bikes in shops...

Can you actually start finding bikes in shops now? I was looking for a Talon 1 back in December timeframe and it was like a ghost town in terms of bikes in all the shops I went to.

Is inventory...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-10-21, 06:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,407
Posted By Sommy

So back to the original question - is there a way...

So back to the original question - is there a way to watch free in the US? I think the poster is wondering about possibly some sites that would rebroadcast without needing a VPN or additional...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-10-21, 03:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,098
Posted By Sommy

How to actually "get a bike"?

What's the trick to actually finding a bike during the pandemic? I did a lot of research online and picked out the Giant Talon 1 as the bike I want. I went to my local shop to look at bikes and...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-22-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,375
Posted By Sommy

Thanks for the tip, but there only have TDF logo...

Thanks for the tip, but there only have TDF logo items on the official site. And not a lot of casual items on the team sites, most don't have any at all. Jumbo has a few, but not much. I was...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-21-20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,375
Posted By Sommy

Pro Cycling Casual Clothing

Like a lot of you on here, I'm a big fan of professional cycling and the TDF is my favorite sporting event. I would really like to support some of the teams and show my interest in professional...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-03-20, 07:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,066
Posted By Sommy

NBC Gold Announcers

Who are the ad free stream commentators? They are pretty good. Simon is one of them, but everytime they say their names I miss it. Also, they say how you can send them questions they read on air. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-15-15, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,242
Posted By Sommy

Great question. I would be interested to hear...

Great question. I would be interested to hear responses as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-12, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 666
Posted By Sommy

Maybe so, but I just don't enjoy it like I used...

Maybe so, but I just don't enjoy it like I used to. I could see myself much later in life getting back into it, but not in the foreseable future, so I've decided I'm ready to sell it.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-12, 08:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 666
Posted By Sommy

Help me value my bike

I've come to a point in my life where between work and my kids schedule (coaching a few sports) that I just plain don't have enough time for cycling these days. It's a shame, because I used to really...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-10, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 992
Posted By Sommy

Of course I could do that - I was wondering what...

Of course I could do that - I was wondering what everyone else has found that they like.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-10, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 992
Posted By Sommy

Wallpaper

What is a cool cycling related picture to add as wallpaper on my computer?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-10, 02:55 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,846
Posted By Sommy

THis is why cyclist can be odd sometimes. I...

THis is why cyclist can be odd sometimes. I agree with the argument that in any other sport it's acceptable to do, so why not cycling? I only have one replica jersey, but really don't wear it much....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-10, 01:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,373
Posted By Sommy

I agree - I'm just asking what kits you all have...

I agree - I'm just asking what kits you all have seen that you like.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-10, 08:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,373
Posted By Sommy

That Assos kit looks good.

That Assos kit looks good.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-10, 08:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,373
Posted By Sommy

Need a new kit

I'm thinking about getting a new cycling kit, but not sure what the best looking one out there is. The hammer nutrition kit looks good, but what are some of the others?

And at what point is a...
Forum: Texas
05-19-10, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By Sommy

I'll be around Minute Maid park - is that near...

I'll be around Minute Maid park - is that near Boones?
Forum: Texas
05-18-10, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By Sommy

Any good bike places around Houston

I'm somewhat of a Texas Newbie and am driving from DFW to Houston this weekend. Any good bike related shops to stop on the way or in Houston? Anything that is a can't miss, like a Richardson Bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-10, 11:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,612
Posted By Sommy

I completely agree. I have a theory that...

I completely agree. I have a theory that explains this - we all know Wal-Mart carries things much cheaper than other companies. Most of that is because they PUSH, PUSH and PUSH even more, for there...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-10, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 798
Posted By Sommy

Those look pretty good. Definetly up for...

Those look pretty good. Definetly up for consideration.

What if I went with yellow tires on the Tarmac above?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-10, 07:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 798
Posted By Sommy

Here are the tires the Cervelo team uses: ...

Here are the tires the Cervelo team uses:

http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/photos/2009/feb09/hetvolk09/090228ispa-0407b.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-10, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 798
Posted By Sommy

Lookin for some blingy tires

I have a Tarmac Expert, which is pretty much all black and some blue. It looks cool and like the looks of it, but I'm in need of some new tires and I was thinking about something different in terms...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-10, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By Sommy

I'll have to check out the double sided...

I'll have to check out the double sided Shimano's.

I have been riding with the current pedals for a year and a half and I do alright getting in and out. The only frustrtating part is when I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-10, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By Sommy

Pedal Theory ?

I currently have some basic shimano clipless pedals and clipping into them at intersections is getting old. I'm considering Speedplay because it sounds like they are much easier to get in and out...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-10, 07:59 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,145
Posted By Sommy

I'm not sure about overall MPH, but I think you...

I'm not sure about overall MPH, but I think you will notice a difference. I went from about a 21-22 lbs. road bike to a 16-17lbs bike and noticed a major difference. The climbing part was easier...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-09, 07:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 687
Posted By Sommy

I also have an '09 Expert and love it. I paid...

I also have an '09 Expert and love it. I paid $3,000 but I got it last October when they were very hard to find.

Did your wheelset have any miles on it when you traded them in? I like the deal...
Forum: Texas
06-10-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 922
Posted By Sommy

Where can I find Lance's house? I'm hoping to be...

Where can I find Lance's house? I'm hoping to be able to drive by on my trip later this month.
Forum: Texas
06-09-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Sommy

Cool. I am in Dallas and planning a trip to...

Cool. I am in Dallas and planning a trip to Austin later this month. Mellow Johnny's is on my list to visit and just wondered if there were any other can't miss type places.

Where is Lance's...
Forum: Texas
06-08-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Sommy

What's the biggest bike shop in the Austin area?

What's the biggest bike shop in the Austin area?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By Sommy

Yeah the compression plug is all by itself. Can...

Yeah the compression plug is all by itself. Can I reset it myself?

my thought was to put it in the middle of the metal sleeve and screw the bolt into it. Then if I attach the head cap back on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-09, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By Sommy

I think you are right. It's not really a star...

I think you are right. It's not really a star nut, more of a plug type device.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-09, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By Sommy

Need some Headset Assembly help

Let me first start off in saying I am new to bike repairs. Been a rider all my life, but never really "tinkered" with any mechanics. I've always had other friends more interested in that than me....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-09, 11:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,975
Posted By Sommy

The CL posting has been removed.

The CL posting has been removed.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-09, 08:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,924
Posted By Sommy

My pedals ...

My pedals

http://www.jarlacykel.se/img_product/spdslpdr540-st.jpg

My shoes

http://www.beyondmountainbikes.com/assets/products/00041/L_08ShSptRoadBlkGr.jpg

So it sounds like the pedals...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-09, 06:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,924
Posted By Sommy

THe pedals were around $60 but I don't know the...

THe pedals were around $60 but I don't know the model. I am using road shoes though with them.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-09, 01:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,924
Posted By Sommy

I'm glad you mentioned that. I actually have a...

I'm glad you mentioned that. I actually have a pair of entry level platic soled Specialized shoes. Is there a noticeable difference with Carbon soles?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,271
Posted By Sommy

I can only speak for the Trek 2.1 and it's a...

I can only speak for the Trek 2.1 and it's a really good bike. I had the 2009 model before I got my Tarmac. Big jump between the two, but that Trek was a darn good bike. I rode several charity...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 08:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,614
Posted By Sommy

And he's got a face only a mother could love. ...

And he's got a face only a mother could love. Holy smokes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 07:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,924
Posted By Sommy

Any upgrade in performance with these?

I'm very happy with my bike - 2009 Tarmac Expert, but I'm thinking of a few minor upgrades and I'm wondering if they will add anything to performance.

1 - I currently have some entry-level Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By Sommy

What would you have gone with instead of them? I...

What would you have gone with instead of them? I have a Tarmac with Ultegra wheels. I was thinking about trying to find a set of Roval's as a second set, but would like to trim some weight if I do.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 819
Posted By Sommy

Yeah, you all are probably right that 100 grams...

Yeah, you all are probably right that 100 grams isn't much.

However, my plan was through pedals, new tires and tubes I could almost get a full pound in weight reduction.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 819
Posted By Sommy

That very well be the case with performance, I...

That very well be the case with performance, I don't know, maybe others can weigh in if performance is impacted by pedals.

I can save 100 grams over my exsisting pedals, so that at least would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 819
Posted By Sommy

Looking to upgrade my pedals

I'm looking to drop some bike weight and possible increase performance (if upgrading pedals can help here) and I'm shopping around. I have some entry level Shimano's that are generally fine, but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-09, 09:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,083
Posted By Sommy

I got a Specialized Tarmac Expert with full...

I got a Specialized Tarmac Expert with full Ultegra SL. I've been very happy with the purchase and it was in the low $3's.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-09, 04:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,511
Posted By Sommy

I lived there for several years. It gets below...

I lived there for several years. It gets below 32 plenty of days, you get more ice than snow and there are PLENTY of rednecks in pickup trucks to run you into ditches. From my experience, ROAD...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-09, 02:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 894
Posted By Sommy

Lightweight Tires

Anybody got any suggestions for a really good lightweight tire to be used for all around purposes. I'm looking for something light, but if they are so thin they cause flats a lot, that's no good...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-09, 11:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,322
Posted By Sommy

Inner Tube Weight Savings?

Is there much weight savings from switching innertubes? I just have the standard tubes that came with my Specialized Tarmac Expert, so i really don't know what they weigh now.

Looking around...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-08, 01:19 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,399
Posted By Sommy

what's the deal with the plastic ring in the back...

what's the deal with the plastic ring in the back wheel? What is it's purpose anyway? I"m assuming to prevent the chain from jumping into your wheel???? But why should I remove it? What makes...
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