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Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-11, 05:18 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 21,878
Posted By bluevelo

Thanks. I really didn't do anything but show up...

Thanks. I really didn't do anything but show up at the doctor and let them do their stuff, although I do try and keep in shape at 49... I run for fun (halfs, mostly) and do some cycling as I can't go...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-11, 04:20 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 21,878
Posted By bluevelo

Hmmm. I got testicular cancer @ age 21 - right...

Hmmm. I got testicular cancer @ age 21 - right side - swelled up before Christmas 82 to 3x its normal size, misdiagnosed as orchitis, correctly diagnosed a month later and removed surgically (no...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-10, 09:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,643
Posted By bluevelo

Well, I'm going to test ride a number of bikes...

Well, I'm going to test ride a number of bikes before making any decisions. I may not even buy a bike this year.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-10, 09:15 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,514
Posted By bluevelo

Girls that are nerds are hot. :) I'd much rather...

Girls that are nerds are hot. :) I'd much rather hang out with smart women than high maint that worries about how good their last nail/ped job was.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-10, 09:14 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,514
Posted By bluevelo

My GF is a juvenile Type 1 diabetic - diagnosed...

My GF is a juvenile Type 1 diabetic - diagnosed at age 6 - she's 45 now - that is actually a pretty good athlete for someone that has a hole in her heart and a chronic life threatening condition....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,514
Posted By bluevelo

I ride for fun. I don't care if I get passed or...

I ride for fun. I don't care if I get passed or who I pass. Life is not a race to see who gets to the end the fastest, IMHO. I've done a little bike racing, a couple of tris and a couple of dus. I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,408
Posted By bluevelo

I've used SPD and LOOKs. Quit using the LOOKS and...

I've used SPD and LOOKs. Quit using the LOOKS and went back to SPDs. I'm not racing and I find the SPDs more comfortable.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,643
Posted By bluevelo

You still only have two gears in front, though. I...

You still only have two gears in front, though. I like the idea of having more gearing options.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-10, 08:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,643
Posted By bluevelo

More importantly, its got celeste in the frame...

More importantly, its got celeste in the frame color scheme.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-10, 08:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,922
Posted By bluevelo

What's the big deal? There's all sorts of retro...

What's the big deal? There's all sorts of retro style jerseys out there today for sale. (shrug)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-10, 04:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,643
Posted By bluevelo

Nice. I'm not wild about compact cranks, tho.

Nice. I'm not wild about compact cranks, tho.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-10, 04:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,643
Posted By bluevelo

I hadn't thought of Bianchi, but there is a shop...

I hadn't thought of Bianchi, but there is a shop up on the 'burbs that carries the brand.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-10, 06:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,643
Posted By bluevelo

Yeah, I've got the 2200 in a 50 and the frame is...

Yeah, I've got the 2200 in a 50 and the frame is just a wee bit bigger than I would like...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-10, 06:08 PM
Replies: 16,062
Views: 509,628
Posted By bluevelo

Oh I'm so scared.

Oh I'm so scared.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-10, 06:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,023
Posted By bluevelo

Hmmm. I can't help you with the humidity. I used...

Hmmm. I can't help you with the humidity. I used to live in metro Jackson, MS and I've ridden in some pretty bad heat/humidity.

Here in Northern California, it can get REALLY hot in Sacramento...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-10, 06:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,909
Posted By bluevelo

I started out with SPD cleats and shoes, and I...

I started out with SPD cleats and shoes, and I have LOOK Keos as well, but I've gone back to the SPDs. I've had too many flats and walking in LOOKS is not fun, particularly if you're a bike commuter.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-10, 06:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,700
Posted By bluevelo

My GF jacked her right shoulder on a stupid...

My GF jacked her right shoulder on a stupid clipless fall on a charity ride - standing still - a couple of years ago. Shoulder still bothers her sometimes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-10, 05:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,455
Posted By bluevelo

The only time I use my iPod while riding my bike...

The only time I use my iPod while riding my bike - anymore - is on the trainer. There's too much chance of getting hit/etc. using it unless I'm on the river trail... if I'm on the road or regular...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-10, 04:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,643
Posted By bluevelo

New Road Bike Recommendations

I'm putting my toe in the water in terms of looking not so much to replace my 2003 Trek 2200 as to upgrade to a nicer road bike. While I don't have unlimited funds, I can afford a bike in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-09, 05:15 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 13,488
Posted By bluevelo

I drink water.

I drink water.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-09, 05:13 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,299
Posted By bluevelo

There's a guy here in Midtown Sacramento that has...

There's a guy here in Midtown Sacramento that has an entire business of selling vintage bike parts... he's been there a long time with the vintage bikes too, but he's a total jerk... you can't browse...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-09, 02:57 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,299
Posted By bluevelo

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Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-09, 02:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,229
Posted By bluevelo

Armband. But *only* on the trainer or a separated...

Armband. But *only* on the trainer or a separated rail trail with no auto traffic.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,055
Posted By bluevelo

Wow. Color me clueless, but I had no idea...

Wow. Color me clueless, but I had no idea Performance offered this kind of product. I'm not in any hurry to "upgrade" my Trek 2200 to 10 spd (although I did swap out the rear derailleur for a 10 spd...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-09, 01:34 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 16,957
Posted By bluevelo

Hey! I can do that too. :lol: BTW, your...

Hey! I can do that too. :lol:

BTW, your renovated deck looks really nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-09, 01:11 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,299
Posted By bluevelo

I torqued my left leg getting sucked into the...

I torqued my left leg getting sucked into the single speed craze last summer. Its taken over a year to heal, and its still not quite right. I now have a nice permanent pop in my left knee. At least...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 10,589
Posted By bluevelo

Run play guitar write hang out with my GF...

Run
play guitar
write
hang out with my GF (does that qualify as a hobby, and slightly unavoidable as I live with her?)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-09, 01:05 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 16,957
Posted By bluevelo

pcad, how do you manage to answer two or more...

pcad, how do you manage to answer two or more threads at the same time?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 12:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,166
Posted By bluevelo

The FIL just noted to Susan that the bike shop...

The FIL just noted to Susan that the bike shop guy offered him 4 grand (US) for it on the spot. The FIL declined, and just passed this info on Susan in passing.

Susan has no intentions of selling...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 12:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,166
Posted By bluevelo

She's a rec rider and she has already said "NO...

She's a rec rider and she has already said "NO WAY" about selling it. She's had the same road bike she bought new when she was in college in the 80s... and is keeping it as well. I gave her these...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,166
Posted By bluevelo

Keep the vintage bike... or take the 4K ?

No, this is not my bike. 40 year old Cinelli...

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs235.snc1/8227_1245331300165_1435866490_30722416_7226840_n.jpg

It was at my house this weekend...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,299
Posted By bluevelo

The US is too spread out and diverse for...

The US is too spread out and diverse for 'convenient' mass transportation to be cost effective outside our old rail cities. About every 10-15 years, when more liberal politicians get in power, they...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-09, 08:53 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 46,971
Posted By bluevelo

Right now Performance is doing their summer...

Right now Performance is doing their summer clearance and have some *great* buys in the $400-$600 range... yeah, its either their store frame or Fuji, but the components and quality are just as good...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-09, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By bluevelo

I have a different view in that a 'battered' bike...

I have a different view in that a 'battered' bike means its been well ridden.

And, anyway, unless you are stopped and someone is going over your bike with a magnifying glass, minor scratches and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-09, 08:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,133
Posted By bluevelo

I've tried Continental 3-4 times and have never...

I've tried Continental 3-4 times and have never had good luck with the tires. Not very durable.

Michelin Carbons (called Krylion Carbons now)... I had a set that made it over 3,000 miles with Mr....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-09, 10:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By bluevelo

Thanks for the suggestions again. I picked up the...

Thanks for the suggestions again. I picked up the last Forte Titan rear wheel the Howe Avenue store here had this morning, got a GT2 cheapo tire to put on it, and I had a used Ultegra 9 cassette -...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-09, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,699
Posted By bluevelo

Then fall over and scream when your legs lock up...

Then fall over and scream when your legs lock up and won't move anymore.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-09, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,087
Posted By bluevelo

Last year, the Delorean that was used in the...

Last year, the Delorean that was used in the movie was @ the California State Fair here in Sacramento... right next to the original Herbie the Love Bug.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-09, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By bluevelo

Hell, I could just get a new wheelset too...

Hell, I could just get a new wheelset too...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-09, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By bluevelo

That's actually a really great idea. I didn't...

That's actually a really great idea. I didn't think of that.

Perfomance has their Titan rear for $74 and I've got some spare tires around and a mostly good cassette. Thanks! That way I don't need...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-09, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By bluevelo

Probably no more than 1/2 to 1 hour 5 days a...

Probably no more than 1/2 to 1 hour 5 days a week.

My commute is only a 10 mile round trip.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-09, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By bluevelo

I have two trainers already - magnetic and fluid....

I have two trainers already - magnetic and fluid.

I'm thinking no more than $200 for a used road bike. This isn't something I'm going to ride out on the street.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-09, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By bluevelo

Used road vs. mountain for trainer this winter?

I commute here in Sacramento most of the year on my road bike, but once winter/dark/rain months (all 2 1/2 weeks we get of rain) arrive, I switch to my mountain bike. Since my mileage goes down in...
09-21-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By bluevelo

Any sources for Shimano STI 9 spd shifters?

I have replaced my 2003 set of Ultegra 9 with a 2005 105 9 spd.

They're working great, but has the supply of 9 spd dried up? They're coming pretty scarce online.

I bought a 10 spd rear...
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