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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-17, 09:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,043
Posted By recneps345

Ridelikeaturtle, this is similar to what I am...

Ridelikeaturtle, this is similar to what I am going to do, but I have a long 2x4 I'm going to have to use due needing studs. I also might do two different heights, so I can stagger which will allow...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-17, 05:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,043
Posted By recneps345

Could y'all post a link to the hooks you have...

Could y'all post a link to the hooks you have used? Did these med a stud to anchor into or not?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-17, 03:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,043
Posted By recneps345

What's best way hang bike?

I am trying to hang all of our mountain and road bikes in our garage. I have seen a hundred different products on Amazon, but I was curious to what you all would suggest. I would love to not spend a...
Forum: Southeast
04-08-16, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,139
Posted By recneps345

I hated driving 98. I did it from Destin towards...

I hated driving 98. I did it from Destin towards the East, but I only did it once. I usually wake up at around 4:45 a.m. one morning and drive the entire length of 30A until it the traffic starts...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-14-15, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,819
Posted By recneps345

80/20 Training Method by Fitzgerald

I know this is a running book, but the research is said to apply to all endurance training. Have any of you studied or applied this to your cycling training. Basically you are to keep 80% of your...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-15, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By recneps345

Agreed...this is what I was thinking due to...

Agreed...this is what I was thinking due to saving the shins as well. Thanks.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-13-15, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By recneps345

Need Basic Mtn Bike Pedals for Wife

My wife is mainly a runner and road bikes a little. I have an old womens 2004 trek 6700 I am getting for her. She wants platform pedals. Any suggestions on solid but cheaper pedals for a beginner...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-15, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By recneps345

Google maps definitely doesn't have the...

Google maps definitely doesn't have the knowledge/info that someone that lives locally and rides these roads all of the time would have. Views/natural beauty/high or low traffic/road surface...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-15, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By recneps345

Need Good Rides in Highlands/Cashiers NC

I tried a thread a few weeks ago, but I was still hoping for any good quiet/low traffic rides around Highlands/Cashiers North Carolina. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-15, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,141
Posted By recneps345

Perfect. That is just what I was looking for. I...

Perfect. That is just what I was looking for. I would love to do the Tour de Cashiers, but we are going next week for spring break. If I love the area, I might just head back up in May. Thanks...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-15, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,141
Posted By recneps345

Bump

Bump
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-15, 09:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,141
Posted By recneps345

Rides Highlands/Cashiers NorthCarolina

The family and I are going to spend some time in between highlands and cashiers, nc. I would love some links to some good rides. The most important thing is that they aren't in high traffic areas. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-07-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,459
Posted By recneps345

On average, the road with 20 cars is going to be...

On average, the road with 20 cars is going to be way safer than the 200. There are exceptions as you mentioned, but in my case I can assure you I am way safer on the roads I frequent that if I were...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-06-14, 09:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,459
Posted By recneps345

Let's see. Drive in an area where I get passed...

Let's see. Drive in an area where I get passed by 20 cars per hour....or where I get passed by 200 cars per hour. You do the math on what is going to be more dangerous.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-25-14, 11:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,459
Posted By recneps345

That is definitely my only other option.

That is definitely my only other option.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-25-14, 11:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,459
Posted By recneps345

It really is. I only ride in low traffic areas,...

It really is. I only ride in low traffic areas, and I can always here cars coming up on me to where I can make sure they see me. Texting has really gotten rampant out there.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-25-14, 11:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,459
Posted By recneps345

Enraging Stories like this make me reconsider cycling

I know of a guy in town that was hit the other day by a car by a driver that was texting. It would have been major had he not been able to hear the car coming in on him and react. He still got...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,092
Posted By recneps345

banerjek, I am with you. Just like today at the...

banerjek, I am with you. Just like today at the TDF. With no break, you finally just break. I will say that much of it is what you are used to. I have a few friends from CA that are used to less...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-13, 01:27 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,755
Posted By recneps345

This is what I noticed as well. The thing was...

This is what I noticed as well. The thing was just really responsive, and it seemed to accelerate really well. I took mine out on a 60 mile ride the other day, and it felt as nice as my...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-13, 07:50 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,755
Posted By recneps345

I just bought a Scott CR1, and I love it. I...

I just bought a Scott CR1, and I love it. I didn't think it was harsh at all, and I am coming off of a steel Lemond frame. That being said it had old and lower end wheels. My Lemond was a 2003,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-13, 05:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,092
Posted By recneps345

He is a really nice guy. Funny how some don't...

He is a really nice guy. Funny how some don't believe it even though people like you and myself can vouch for him. I mean he probably could have done way more if he would have wanted to. He had way...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-13, 12:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,092
Posted By recneps345

This is exactly what I have been saying. This is...

This is exactly what I have been saying. This is what makes me wish I could see what Toone and others would do out West or anywhere that the rollers don't come into play. Like I said, either way he...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-13, 11:55 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,092
Posted By recneps345

My whole thing is still momentum. There are many...

My whole thing is still momentum. There are many climbs I climb and that Toone climbs on his way to 31000 feet that are 0.4 miles at 7% grade. Then, you fly down it and with a little effort your...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-13, 10:18 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,092
Posted By recneps345

I am interested to what would be more difficult. ...

I am interested to what would be more difficult. I know he did this by doing many 6-12% grades with a few gradients that average close to 20%. I know we have a ton of heat, humidity, and many...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-13, 07:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,092
Posted By recneps345

Yes, you can check out the route on Strava. I...

Yes, you can check out the route on Strava. I live in the middle of where he is riding, so I can tell you it is not hard to find the hills. Like was said above, there is no huge elevation change. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-13, 06:14 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,092
Posted By recneps345

It is Brian toone. It is legit. I am sure you can...

It is Brian toone. It is legit. I am sure you can follow on strava to see the ride. I think the
Fact that we have so many hills so close to each other makes it easier, as you can use your momentum...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,092
Posted By recneps345

31,000 feet climbing in 1 Day

I just saw where a guy in Birmingham climbed 31,000 feet today. This guy lives around me, and he lives on his bike. I am still shocked at how much climbing he did. I think it took him 150 miles to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-13, 07:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,761
Posted By recneps345

They are out there. She was actually shocked I...

They are out there. She was actually shocked I didn't spend closer to 5,000. I just couldn't justify it. She is lucky in that she has been getting a monthly bonus for the last year, and she has...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-13, 04:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 811
Posted By recneps345

Finally Bought New Bike/Scott CR1 Elite

After nearly a decade of riding my first road bike, a 2003 Lemond Alpe D Huez, I finally pulled the trigger on a new Scott CR1 Elite. I would have stuck it out with the Lemond, but after eight years...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-13, 03:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,761
Posted By recneps345

Well, I went ahead and purchased today after...

Well, I went ahead and purchased today after getting a professional fitting. I will start a full thread reviewing the bike and how it compares to my ten year old Lemond. I went with a Scott CR1...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,761
Posted By recneps345

Great advice. I agree with the finding the good...

Great advice. I agree with the finding the good shop part. I know these guys are good from all of what my friends say. It just limits me to Pinarello, Scott, Waterford, and Jamis. I like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-13, 02:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,761
Posted By recneps345

Great post. I am going to look into the Defy,...

Great post. I am going to look into the Defy, Roubaix, and Synapse as well. So many choices makes it tough.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-13, 02:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,761
Posted By recneps345

This makes me wonder if I really want to go the...

This makes me wonder if I really want to go the relaxed route as well. I mean I am not old and just going to put around, but I am also not going to be doing crits. I just want it to be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-13, 10:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,761
Posted By recneps345

The shop also said they could do a custom...

The shop also said they could do a custom Waterford. I have no clue what the cost would be there. Independent Fabrication is another custom brand I like, but I don't know enough about how I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-13, 10:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,761
Posted By recneps345

Well, the main thing is it just seems that every...

Well, the main thing is it just seems that every few weeks I am having to take it in to fix something. It has been a great bike for 8 years without any issues, but it seems things are all getting...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-13, 09:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,761
Posted By recneps345

Clueless:3K-4K To Spend/PinarelloRoku,CR1, or OTHER

I have ridden nearly 10 years on my 2003 Lemond Alpe D Huez. My wife wants to get me a new bike, and I agree that it is time. I want to keep budget between $3000-$4000. I am 6'1" 185lbs. Typical...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-13, 07:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By recneps345

bump

bump
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-13, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By recneps345

Best Place Ride 30A Area FLORIDA

The family and myself are renting a house in the Grayton Beach area/Florida on 30A hwy. I usually just go back and forth up that 30 mile stretch until I am tired. I had a few cyclists I know say...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-13, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By recneps345

Thanks. I will probably check this out. Any...

Thanks. I will probably check this out. Any nice rides toward the Wisconsin border? How long of a out and back would I be looking at?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-13, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By recneps345

St. Paul Minn./Where to Ride??

I will have 7-8 hours in St. Paul to get out and go for a bike ride. Any suggestions for a nice 3 hour ride? It will have to begin close to the city, as I won't have a ton of time to ride out...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-13, 08:55 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,053
Posted By recneps345

I check that one out as well. Isn't it unreal...

I check that one out as well. Isn't it unreal what some of these people spend on watches. Some people have money to burn. BTW, what watch did you get. There was a JLC Master Geographic that I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-13, 11:53 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,053
Posted By recneps345

I would say around $400 or so depending on what...

I would say around $400 or so depending on what is due for replacing on my 8 year old bike. That includes a piece or two of new clothing, tuneups, and whatever other odds and ends. My wife said she...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-13, 07:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,348
Posted By recneps345

Great. So there aren't five other things I am...

Great. So there aren't five other things I am neglecting other than my chain. I'm due for a new chain, so I will treat this one better. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-13, 07:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,348
Posted By recneps345

Bike Maintenance Tips

I would love to know what the minimum things I should be doing for my bike and how often I should do them. The extent of my maintenance now is to take in for 2/year tune up. Other than that I might...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-13, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,921
Posted By recneps345

Chaadster, this is exactly the info I am wanting....

Chaadster, this is exactly the info I am wanting. A near perfect comparison since you have pretty much the same bike as I do. It sounds like even 10 years of technology still isn't going to make...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-13, 08:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,921
Posted By recneps345

I think for some reason 22.8lbs is in my head...

I think for some reason 22.8lbs is in my head when I bought it, but that was eight years ago. So, even 5 lbs wouldn't make that much of a difference. Thanks for the input.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-13, 08:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,921
Posted By recneps345

Upgrade 2003 Lemond OR Buy New 2-2.5K Bike

I have had a 2003 Lemond Alpe D Huez that I bought new in 2005 with Reynolds 853 steel frame. I am debating on whether to just put $500 into the Lemond, as it is a great riding bike. Since this is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-13, 07:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,932
Posted By recneps345

Yep. I was nailed as well in the lip. I was...

Yep. I was nailed as well in the lip. I was going downhill 30mph or so into a major wind and a bumblebee nailed me. It really felt like I had been punched in the face. I kept going a mile or so,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-13, 10:32 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,080
Posted By recneps345

If you want to spend $375, spend $375. There are...

If you want to spend $375, spend $375. There are deals to be had. My brother got around a five year old Trek 1000 that had been ridden 10-20 times and put in a garage. This is very common. Heck I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-13, 09:24 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,277
Posted By recneps345

I was suprised Machka would in any way act like...

I was suprised Machka would in any way act like this guy isn't a total jerk. To each his own. I think most here have agreed with you in that just moving on is the best way to go. This guy has some...
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