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Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 11:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,885
Posted By boclcown

Pain in the Popliteal Fossa (right behind the knee)

Lately on my longer rides I've been feeling a very discomforting pain in what I can best describe as the "tendon" right behind my left knee. It only occurs when I'm sitting in my saddle and pushing...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-09, 11:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,424
Posted By boclcown

I decided on a price range (1000-1400), and...

I decided on a price range (1000-1400), and compared the bikes in it. It came down to an Allez, Caad9-5, and a Raleigh Carbon frame.

The Caad9 won over the other two because of its full 105...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-09, 11:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,576
Posted By boclcown

:bang:

:bang:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-09, 10:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,821
Posted By boclcown

I have a compact double (50x34) and I'm very...

I have a compact double (50x34) and I'm very happy with it. I very rarely ever hit hills that are steep enough that I wish I had a lower gear. In all honesty, at times I would switch to a lower gear,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By boclcown

Russian Bike Trick

YouTube - Russian Bike Trick (With subtitles)

I'm surprised there aren't a bunch of Russians in the Tour..
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-15-09, 03:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,359
Posted By boclcown

Did he quit because he was annoyed with the way...

Did he quit because he was annoyed with the way he was treated after getting hurt, or did he quit because of his injuries?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 03:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,368
Posted By boclcown

Why not just go up to 10?

Why not just go up to 10?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 01:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,009
Posted By boclcown

I just bought a single-sided pedal for my bike...

I just bought a single-sided pedal for my bike about a week and a half ago, and I'd say that I've gotten the hang of it by now. It really only takes you about one or two rides to get used to being...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 01:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,422
Posted By boclcown

yeah do red or something different.

yeah do red or something different.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-09, 05:15 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,604
Posted By boclcown

hahaha BoodBianchi

hahaha BoodBianchi
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-09, 11:53 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,604
Posted By boclcown

I've been riding and had a guy curse me out and...

I've been riding and had a guy curse me out and yell as he sped past me. When I gave him the finger he screetched his car to a halt and parked on the shoulder in front of us. My buddy just pulled out...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 547
Posted By boclcown

would you say you spend more time on the higher...

would you say you spend more time on the higher or lower gear on the front?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-09, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 547
Posted By boclcown

Gears, shifting, and climbing - some questions

After switching from a mountain to a road bike, I've found that there is a big difference in the way people shift and use their gears. On my mountain bike, I was always used to upshifting until I hit...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,919
Posted By boclcown

"on your left" has always worked for me. Where I...

"on your left" has always worked for me. Where I live there is a towpath that is always thick with bikers, and it's established etiquette to say some variation of "passing on your left" if the person...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-09, 10:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
Posted By boclcown

I loved my Rockhopper Pro. As far as mountain...

I loved my Rockhopper Pro. As far as mountain bikes come, I don't think I could ever find a hardtail in its pricerange that rides as nicely. The components were fantastic - shifted like butter even...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
Posted By boclcown

My new toy, and first "real" bike

After successfuly finding someone to buy my Rockhopper, I went that day and bought the bike which had become something of a lightweight obsession: a Cannondale Caad9 5.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 10:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,051
Posted By boclcown

pinhead expatriate botto? huh? Update:...

pinhead expatriate botto?

huh?

Update: I just found someone who is very serious about buying my Rockhopper. We're meeting up tomorrow at an LBS near his house (he can't drive...:notamused:). ...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-07-09, 10:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By boclcown

I wonder how much a small storage space would...

I wonder how much a small storage space would cost though.. any thoughts?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 06:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,051
Posted By boclcown

Someone at my LBS told me that Cannondale pushed...

Someone at my LBS told me that Cannondale pushed engineering limits too far with the Caad 9, and that the ratio of pipe thickness to length was 70:1, which is well above 50:1, the engineering...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-07-09, 06:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By boclcown

Yeah but I want to be training and riding my race...

Yeah but I want to be training and riding my race bike as much as possible...I already have a Hardrock I could use for commuting.
Forum: Great Lakes
07-07-09, 05:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By boclcown

Ohio State this fall - I'm facing the possibility of not being able to have a bike...

I'm headed off to high education this fall, courtesy of Ohio State, and the more I read, the more afraid I become that I will not be able to [safely and securely] keep my bike with me. My dorm most...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-07-09, 12:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,158
Posted By boclcown

I need to renew this thread. I'm heading to OSU...

I need to renew this thread. I'm heading to OSU in the fall, and I really, really need to know if it will be possible for me to bring my bike with me. I'm hoping to have a Cannondale Caad 9 by the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 12:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,051
Posted By boclcown

I already have clipless pedals and nice shoes. I...

I already have clipless pedals and nice shoes. I bought them for my mountain bike knowing that I would have to buy them anyways when I changed to a road bike.

I also have some nice padded Pearl...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-09, 12:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,051
Posted By boclcown

Ok, so I guess I need a rode bike... advice!

So I entered and finished my first race with my Rockhopper Pro. I realize that I need a road bike.

So.... some help please!

My budget maxes out at 1300. I really can't afford to spend a single...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-09, 10:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,822
Posted By boclcown

Element, you seem underwhelmed by the Allez. What...

Element, you seem underwhelmed by the Allez. What didn't you like about it?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,822
Posted By boclcown

Welll.... I finished! Did I do well? Not at...

Welll.... I finished!

Did I do well? Not at all!

When I heard about the race, I figured that 27 miles wouldn't be a problem because I've done fairly longer distances with no trouble. Thing...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,822
Posted By boclcown

I can't beleive I was even thinking of doing the...

I can't beleive I was even thinking of doing the experts race! I'll definately be doing the citizens race then. As long as I don't come in last, I think I'll be fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-09, 11:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,822
Posted By boclcown

First Race - Advice

I literally just started taking biking seriously about two weeks ago. I bought a Specialized Rockhopper Pro last year to do some mountain biking, but I've found that long distance biking is waaay...
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