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Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-09, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By SilverSurfR

GPS alternative for Android phone users

Having just picked up an Android based phone recently. I've come across some decent software for GPS data collection, and thought I'd mention it since there was a similar thread for iPhone users. (I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 01:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,527
Posted By SilverSurfR

Another BFer provided me with this tidbit... It's...

Another BFer provided me with this tidbit... It's Traditional!!! (http://bicycle-touring.blogspot.com/2009/03/why-do-cyclists-shave-their-legs-only.html)

Honestly, who am I or you to question...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 01:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,974
Posted By SilverSurfR

I knew the shaving comments would come soon as I...

I knew the shaving comments would come soon as I saw the OP photo. I'm with Platy, you're probably going to have to find a new favorite pair of socks. Also I've found hair removal creams much more...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 01:16 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 12,635
Posted By SilverSurfR

My opinion on the OP's question... I don't...

My opinion on the OP's question...

I don't hate LA, but after following the TdF for the first time, I like him a little less than I thought I would. He comes to a team after 3 (or is it 4) years...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 12:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 26,532
Posted By SilverSurfR

Speaking as a noob, with no experience in...

Speaking as a noob, with no experience in clipless, I got speedplay zeros as my first set of clipless pedals. The major appeal was dual sided entry. And the reason I went with Zeros over Light Action...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-09, 10:17 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,275
Posted By SilverSurfR

42.99mph down Mountain Park Road in...

42.99mph down Mountain Park Road in Clifton/Paterson NJ coming down toward Valley Road. If you're lucky enough to catch the green at the bottom (or spend the time to calculate it, and make the slight...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-09, 12:36 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,762
Posted By SilverSurfR

Surprised it hasn't been mentioned, but you can...

Surprised it hasn't been mentioned, but you can also look around CL. Recently picked up a used Cycleops Fluid2 for $120 and some old TACX rollers that were still in the box for $50.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 11:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 600
Posted By SilverSurfR

I think you better duck... cause I know there's a...

I think you better duck... cause I know there's a facepalm coming soon.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 09:37 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 146,143
Posted By SilverSurfR

Whatever one I happen to be wearing that day...

Whatever one I happen to be wearing that day...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 09:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,374
Posted By SilverSurfR

Why do we park in driveways and drive on...

Why do we park in driveways and drive on parkways? :p
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 03:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,990
Posted By SilverSurfR

Haven't you been reading? It's cyclist code for...

Haven't you been reading? It's cyclist code for "ass gel". :rolleyes::lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 09:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,990
Posted By SilverSurfR

YES!!! This pic was reason I clicked on this...

YES!!! This pic was reason I clicked on this thread. Thanks for making my night...:thumb::roflmao2::lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 09:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,185
Posted By SilverSurfR

Psimet, were you the guy that once told a story,...

Psimet, were you the guy that once told a story, about a Garmin team member's brother, who always got team gear sent to him, by said brother, that he wore all the time. Which earned him the nickname...
07-15-09, 08:58 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 59,134
Posted By SilverSurfR

Not much to add, I suggest going the lycra with...

Not much to add, I suggest going the lycra with shorts over route, because after a few rides, it's more than likely you will end up wanting to ditch the shorts and just wear the lycra. For me it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 03:04 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,911
Posted By SilverSurfR

A cyclist is someone riding a bicycle. You can...

A cyclist is someone riding a bicycle. You can start breaking down from there...
Guy that lost his license = temporary cyclist
The people on MUPs = recreational cyclist
Kids on the sidewalk = mini...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 01:49 AM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,069
Posted By SilverSurfR

Found decent deals on CL... Cycleops Fluid 2...

Found decent deals on CL...
Cycleops Fluid 2 trainer
TACX Ecotrack rollers, old (2005) but still in the box.

Not really a purchase... but called the LBS for a skewer to use on the trainer, said...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 10:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,649
Posted By SilverSurfR

If you gash or lose a chunk of your tire, when...

If you gash or lose a chunk of your tire, when you replace the tube or patch it, and inflate, the tube will come out of the gash and in all likely hood you'll end up with another flat when you go to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 10:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 642
Posted By SilverSurfR

I give up. Interested in the answer. What ever it...

I give up. Interested in the answer. What ever it is, it looks pretty modern.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 07:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,181
Posted By SilverSurfR

Prepaid phone card for use at the payphone... no...

Prepaid phone card for use at the payphone... no pesky coins jiggling around your chamois. Plus if you can memorize the phone number, and the code on your card there is no sacrifice in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 06:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,649
Posted By SilverSurfR

If how you should carry your money is a problem,...

If how you should carry your money is a problem, send some my way. I'll be more than happy to spend it for you so you have less to worry about. :lol:

If this is a serious question, out on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 06:43 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,545
Posted By SilverSurfR

Me too, along with jerseys, nice having a place...

Me too, along with jerseys, nice having a place to carry things without trying to stuff my saddle bag.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 06:30 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,554
Posted By SilverSurfR

Surely they can't be as stupid to suggest one...

Surely they can't be as stupid to suggest one should pay a tax for something they don't use (gas)? Or is there a tax on fuel that goes to maintain the roads?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 05:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 979
Posted By SilverSurfR

There's not much I can add here, but I just...

There's not much I can add here, but I just thought I'd mention we have a Clydesdale/Athena forum for us gravitationally challenged guys and gals. Wealth of information there as well as some very...
07-13-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,542
Posted By SilverSurfR

Did anyone get the plate of this a-hole and...

Did anyone get the plate of this a-hole and report it? Jeez. I would be on a mission to track this guy down and beat the ever living out of him. Out of curiosity, what was the speed limit of the road...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 02:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,401
Posted By SilverSurfR

Is it possible you're confusing PBK (Pro Bike...

Is it possible you're confusing PBK (Pro Bike Kit) with Performance Bike?

To the OP I've purchased from PBK twice so far. Once was a month or so ago and I'm expecting the next order to arrive this...
07-13-09, 02:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,268
Posted By SilverSurfR

I do the same thing, can't visit them all. But I...

I do the same thing, can't visit them all. But I found I was missing out... the following post = :roflmao2:
07-12-09, 10:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,128
Posted By SilverSurfR

I too have just started following the race this...

I too have just started following the race this year. I think you're just looking at it wrong.
The way I see it... trying to stick to your car analogy
The TdF is a series of different stages, TTs...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-09, 07:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,125
Posted By SilverSurfR

Wow... I'm pretty sure I and many other people...

Wow... I'm pretty sure I and many other people would not have had such a great experience calling a police officer a jackass. Pretty sure I would have been thrown to the pavement and maybe beat on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-09, 11:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,665
Posted By SilverSurfR

:roflmao2: I guess it's time to deck out the car...

:roflmao2: I guess it's time to deck out the car in cycling logos and train the GF to hand me water bottles and make on the fly wheel changes when I flat.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-09, 01:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,665
Posted By SilverSurfR

Function over aesthetics. We're out on bikes...

Function over aesthetics. We're out on bikes wearing lycra. A lot of people already think we're dorks. :lol: If it works better for you than do it. Personally a camelbak would not work for me, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-09, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 490
Posted By SilverSurfR

Try searching the forum on the topic. I remember...

Try searching the forum on the topic. I remember someone posting a good link to a site about it. Described the movement in comparison to the face of a clock.

Scratch that... found the link ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-09, 12:57 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,554
Posted By SilverSurfR

Pretty sure I've posted this story before. One of...

Pretty sure I've posted this story before. One of the first times out riding some guy in a pickup yells out a--hole as he passes. Kind of odd, wide street, I'm not obstructing traffic, guess the guy...
07-10-09, 08:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,196
Posted By SilverSurfR

Odd. You would think the paparazzi would station...

Odd. You would think the paparazzi would station a few guys there.


I still don't think he'd give it to you, cause then the secret would be out that he doesn't ride carbon. Instead his bike is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 10:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,190
Posted By SilverSurfR

:thumb: I'll take mediocre dry weather over the...

:thumb: I'll take mediocre dry weather over the rain we were getting over the past month or 2.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 09:34 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,069
Posted By SilverSurfR

So after my post last night decided to google the...

So after my post last night decided to google the Saxo jersey I was coveting. Found it at wiggle, in my size, for cheaper than what PBK had it for. Of course I couldn't resist placing an order for......
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 01:37 AM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,069
Posted By SilverSurfR

I would have liked a Columbia jersey too, none in...

I would have liked a Columbia jersey too, none in my size. Same thing with the Saxo jersey which is pretty cheap ($56.13) from PBK. Being a clyde in this sport is disheartening.

I would love to...
07-09-09, 01:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,468
Posted By SilverSurfR

I've only been to 2 different shops around here,...

I've only been to 2 different shops around here, and I'm still pretty much a noob to bikes so can't really make too great of a suggestion...

Bicycle Tech in Lincoln Park where I got my bike,...
07-09-09, 12:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,196
Posted By SilverSurfR

:roflmao2: I'm sure I'd say something stupid......

:roflmao2:
I'm sure I'd say something stupid... If he decided to slow down long enough for me to say it.
"Anyone ever tell you you look like Lance Armstrong." or "Holy sh*t, you're Lance...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-09, 11:45 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,069
Posted By SilverSurfR

Is this thread broke? I see a page 30 but sends...

Is this thread broke? I see a page 30 but sends me to page 29 when I click on it. Anyway...
http://www.probikekit.com/_img_200x256/c8551.jpg
Couldn't resist $67ish from PBK, good deal on a pro...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,912
Posted By SilverSurfR

Haven't tried that particular product, but on my...

Haven't tried that particular product, but on my short commute home, I usually start up Pandora on the Blackberry and clip it to one of the straps of my backpack. I don't feel like there's a...
07-07-09, 07:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,196
Posted By SilverSurfR

little kid...

little kid (http://www.livestrong.com/lance-armstrong/video/tour-de-france-stage-20-final-training-video/9b92cfee-9f90-4528-9e15-e722454f6151/)
young woman...
07-07-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,648
Posted By SilverSurfR

^^^:roflmao2::roflmao2: Dude, you wrote a like...

^^^:roflmao2::roflmao2: Dude, you wrote a like 1/2 a chapter on the subject.

Thanks for the 2 lengthy posts though. Helped me (new to following the sport) understand a bit more on what's going on.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 289
Posted By SilverSurfR

Online Merchant List?

I hate starting threads like this when I'm sure the info has been covered before but I can't seem to find anything with search. LBSs I've been to don't seem to carry much of selection of apparel...
07-06-09, 11:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,468
Posted By SilverSurfR

and they just aren't going to jump themselves?

and they just aren't going to jump themselves?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-09, 01:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 493
Posted By SilverSurfR

*shrug* maybe someone got lazy when putting the...

*shrug* maybe someone got lazy when putting the entry in the system.
I've never heard of a brand new set of pedals coming without cleats.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 10:42 PM
Replies: 2,898
Views: 443,146
Posted By SilverSurfR

I remember reading this when it was a few posts...

I remember reading this when it was a few posts long. When did it turn into 54 pages of "touch me and I'll kill you."
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 10:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,340
Posted By SilverSurfR

Fixed? :roflmao2: The :roflmao2: means I'm joking...

Fixed? :roflmao2: The :roflmao2: means I'm joking btw, before someone decides they feel the need to start a pissing contest with me.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 07:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,461
Posted By SilverSurfR

Even when I'm trying to push myself, I still feel...

Even when I'm trying to push myself, I still feel relaxed. Maybe my definition of relaxing is different from yours. Riding my bike gives me a chance to forget/escape whatever problems I may have on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 07:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,440
Posted By SilverSurfR

^^ That's what I was thinking. You should be...

^^ That's what I was thinking. You should be supporting yourself primarily with your core, that's what I hear anyway, I'm no expert. 20 miles your first time out on a road bike, that could leave you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 04:55 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,399
Posted By SilverSurfR

Sounds like you are talking about this guy......

Sounds like you are talking about this guy... YouTube Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJmxCuPiM0c)

Freaking awesome job OP. I'm with others, I want to see that video you shot.
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