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Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-12, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,997
Posted By makr

I've put ten pounds back on my belly since July,...

I've put ten pounds back on my belly since July, so I need to make up for it by buying lighter cleats.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-12, 04:58 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 20,800
Posted By makr

I leave the reflectors on, install streamers from...

I leave the reflectors on, install streamers from my handle bars, and hang a squirrel tail from the back of my seat.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,323
Posted By makr

Last year I tried to break fourty a couple times...

Last year I tried to break fourty a couple times and think I got to something like 39.7 (downhill with tailwind). During a ride a month or so ago, I thought I had a chance with a strong tailwind at...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-12, 08:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,885
Posted By makr

I have a 2009 Roubaix Expert (Ultegra) and it...

I have a 2009 Roubaix Expert (Ultegra) and it takes the bumps much better than my aluminum-frame bike. The 2012s apparently have improved zertz, which supposedly improve compliance.

Also, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-12, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By makr

I'm on my third year on zeros and like them. A...

I'm on my third year on zeros and like them. A reason that I went to them was that I heard they're easy on knees. You should oil the cleats once every 2-3 rides and grease (you'll need a grease gun...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-11, 09:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,941
Posted By makr

I saw a bumper sticker today--in Wisconsin--that...

I saw a bumper sticker today--in Wisconsin--that proudly stated "Keep Austin Wierd." Who needs wierd?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-11, 06:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,363
Posted By makr

c. Try to get the LBS bike-frame fitter to watch...

c. Try to get the LBS bike-frame fitter to watch you ride on a trainer. There are adjustments they can make, like installing little wedges for foot alignment and the obvious fore and aft location of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-11, 10:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,409
Posted By makr

I like the Kurt Road Machine; found a great deal...

I like the Kurt Road Machine; found a great deal on a new one at ebay, something like $265 with free shipping. It seems sturdily made and is smooth and quiet. When I bought mine, about a year ago,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-11, 11:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,383
Posted By makr

Plush Bike

That's a great question. After having ridden a Trek FX straight-bar "fitness" bike for a year, I decided I wanted a road bike with drop bars, because there is more variety in hand positions, it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,946
Posted By makr

Great thread. it's unbelieveable that people...

Great thread. it's unbelieveable that people would put so much effort and money into keeping their bikes light, then weigh them down with two bottles of water! Dumb! Real men don't need to drink...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-11, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,690
Posted By makr

You really need to get fitted at a dealer you can...

You really need to get fitted at a dealer you can trust.
Forum: Commuting
04-26-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,023
Posted By makr

The guys who wrote the book Bike for Life highly...

The guys who wrote the book Bike for Life highly recommend aerobars for long trips for decreased air resistance.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-11, 10:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,090
Posted By makr

Yeah, that was close. Although the bike has a...

Yeah, that was close. Although the bike has a legal right to the lane, I guess, for my own safety I try to stay off busy, narrow streets like that. It's usually not worth the risk to me, and around...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-10, 10:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 29,538
Posted By makr

I've bought two white bikes during the last two...

I've bought two white bikes during the last two years, but I didn't have much color choice. I think of white as being plain jane, and it shows every speck of dirt. Bikes should all be bright red.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-10, 04:53 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,081
Posted By makr

Gorgeous cotton black t shirt for $6.89 from that...

Gorgeous cotton black t shirt for $6.89 from that famous cycling store Sam's Club.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-05-10, 11:53 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,097,855
Posted By makr

700X25 Continental Gatorskin folding tires. $49,...

700X25 Continental Gatorskin folding tires. $49, including shipping, from an Amazon vendor. Good combination of durability, reasonably light (230 g), and, after a couple rides, they seem to ride...
Forum: PCad's Kingdom: Mount Doom
08-08-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 51,602
Views: 1,760,450
Posted By makr

I saw a sign on the back of a vehicle: "It's a...

I saw a sign on the back of a vehicle: "It's a Jeep thing. You wouldn't understand."

I think it's very easy to understand; some people just like to drive a P.O.S.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-10, 08:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 17,061
Posted By makr

My eye doc recommends wearing sunglasses with uv...

My eye doc recommends wearing sunglasses with uv protection outside. I think he said they can help prevent or delay cataracts.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,099
Posted By makr

I'm 6'1" and a Specialized dealer fitted me to a...

I'm 6'1" and a Specialized dealer fitted me to a 58" Roubaix. Later another fitter told me that I'm on the right size.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-10, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 943
Posted By makr

Make it into a flower pot or an ash tray.

Make it into a flower pot or an ash tray.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-10, 10:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,078
Posted By makr

I like your picture. Are you running for...

I like your picture. Are you running for president in 2080? You look a lot like the founder of my company.
Forum: Commuting
03-04-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,469
Posted By makr

I think that's as good a response as any. Hard...

I think that's as good a response as any. Hard to properly execute sometimes, though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-10, 08:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,580
Posted By makr

2010 Madone 6.5, very nice bike. I test rode a...

2010 Madone 6.5, very nice bike. I test rode a 5.2 and came close to buying it. I'll bet you're eager to ride it this summer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-10, 10:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,580
Posted By makr

Nyah, why can't we all just get along, eh?

Nyuck, nyuck, nyuck
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-10, 10:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,093
Posted By makr

I don't know what it stands for, but I believe...

I don't know what it stands for, but I believe it's the kind of cleat setup that's used with Shimano pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-10, 10:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 300
Posted By makr

New Kurt Kinetic Computer: Has anyone used one?

I’m considering getting a computer for my Kinetic Road Machine trainer and it looks like Kurt recently released a new one. Has anyone used it? Do you have an opinion?

They have wired and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-09-10, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,306
Posted By makr

Very nice. Thanks for posting these sites. I...

Very nice. Thanks for posting these sites. I have the same problem seeing my Cateye Strada Cadence: small letters. I'm suprised mine is the first bump on your post after three years.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-10, 09:17 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 7,184
Posted By makr

He won't. Wait and see.

He won't. Wait and see.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-10, 08:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,200
Posted By makr

Voila

I ended up with a 2009 Roubaix Expert with 2010 Ultegra wheels on "clearance" at Erik's Bikes. Just picked it up today and leaned it against the entertainment center. I especially like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-09, 11:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,454
Posted By makr

Excellent ideas on carrying a bike in a trunk. I...

Excellent ideas on carrying a bike in a trunk. I think it's easier and more secure--if you're carrying only one bike--to dismantle the bike and put it into your trunk, instead of attaching a rack to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-09, 07:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,200
Posted By makr

Hi khatfull. I'm North of St. Paul, which is a...

Hi khatfull. I'm North of St. Paul, which is a bit of a hike from Woodbury. I'll post a photo when I pick up the bike. You'll recognize me when you see me: I'll be the slow, old guy on the nice...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 10:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,200
Posted By makr

I just put some money down to hold a nice road...

I just put some money down to hold a nice road bike. I'll post a photo when I pick it up.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-09, 10:07 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 5,989
Posted By makr

itsjustplaininconsiderateorstupidnottousepropergra...

itsjustplaininconsiderateorstupidnottousepropergramrspellingandpunctuationinanykindofwritignanditticksmeofftonoendwhenpeeplearetoolazytocapitalizeawordatthebeginingofasentensifyoucantspellwhynotjustco...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,038
Posted By makr

OK, you smarties; how do you pronounce the new...

OK, you smarties; how do you pronounce the new Specialized bike? Secteur. Secter? SecTOOR? Hmmm?
Forum: Commuting
11-24-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,860
Posted By makr

Why don't you move to the side of the road and...

Why don't you move to the side of the road and let cars pass? It's people like you that give cyclists a bad name. Do you have to be in the middle of the lane just because its your "right"? You're...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-16-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,413
Posted By makr

Oops. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh, you wanted jerseys. ...

Oops. Oh. Oh. Oh.
Oh, you wanted jerseys. Here you go.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-16-09, 09:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,413
Posted By makr

Here you go.

Here you go.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,424
Posted By makr

Aaargh! Gads! I'd made up my mind to buy a...

Aaargh! Gads! I'd made up my mind to buy a plush road bike (Roubaix? Felt Z?) with a compact, and reading this string has made me second guess. My present bike, a Trek 7.5 fx, has triple rings. ...
Forum: Recumbent
11-02-09, 09:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,647
Posted By makr

Sorry, just couldn't control myself.

Sorry, just couldn't control myself.
Forum: Recumbent
11-02-09, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,647
Posted By makr

This is a really nice one:

This is a really nice one:
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,200
Posted By makr

Ha Ha. I think the hybrid will have to be GIVEN...

Ha Ha. I think the hybrid will have to be GIVEN away. I did get a lot of good exercise miles and years on the neighborhood trails though. It perhaps has more exercise value, because it weighs...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-09, 10:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,221
Posted By makr

That was so over-the-top lame, that I had to...

That was so over-the-top lame, that I had to laugh, so maybe it was funny.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,200
Posted By makr

Oh, by the way, another reason for owning a...

Oh, by the way, another reason for owning a really good bike: it can be used as a weight-loss motivator. :rolleyes: If I had a good diet/weight-loss day the day before, I get to drive the nice bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-09, 09:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,200
Posted By makr

Thanks, all!

Looks like I asked a retorical question, then didn't check back for awhile.

BTW the two bikes that I have are an old Specialized hybrid and a new (from this spring) Trek 7.5 fx. I put a lot...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-09, 08:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,200
Posted By makr

Rationale for Buying a New Bike. Please help.

OK, this is somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but I’d like to buy a new bike next spring for about $2,200 to $2,700, and I need justification, if not for myself, then for my “other”.

There’s a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 975
Posted By makr

As a beginner, buying directly from a website,...

As a beginner, buying directly from a website, how do you know you're getting the right size frame? IMHO fit is one of the most important considerations when buying a bike. Even if you get a bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,840
Posted By makr

I'd say $1,500 is a good price for a 2009 Roubaix...

I'd say $1,500 is a good price for a 2009 Roubaix Elite. I rode one a couple days ago, and the LBS normally sells it for the Specialized list price of $2,200, but because it was a 2009, they priced...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-09, 06:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 696
Posted By makr

White bikes are faster.

White bikes are faster.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-09, 04:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,807
Posted By makr

Not to get too technical but . . .

I see all this "bulletproof this" and "bombproof that". Bulletproof, bulletproof, bulletproof. Bombproof, bombproof, bombproof.

Question is: What's the difference between bulletproof and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,847
Posted By makr

I've been considering Roubaix's, took one for a...

I've been considering Roubaix's, took one for a ride, and loved it. I'm considering the neighborhood of the Elite, carbon frame, mostly 105, at $2,200 msrp. That said, I noticed the Secteur (anyone...
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