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Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-02, 07:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,021
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

So you don't have be tall? That's wierd. ...

So you don't have be tall?
That's wierd.

I just thought that cause a road bike that would fit me well (I'm 5,6") would have to be a compact frame

About the ethnicity... yes, cycling is one of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-02, 04:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,021
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

One thing is for sure,you gotta be tall. ...

One thing is for sure,you gotta be tall.

And some people have naturally strong legs.

Look at asian people. Most of them have much larger calves than other people of other races, even if they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-02, 09:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,373
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

It is better to be a bad customer than a bad...

It is better to be a bad customer than a bad sales clerk.

Just yesterday I took my road bike to the LBS to use one of my free tune-ups. Today I got a call from the mechanic and he said since two...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-02, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

I saw it at one of those second-hand sports...

I saw it at one of those second-hand sports goods.

They have a special system of pricing. On the price tag it lists prices descending, with a date beside each. Meaning that if it is not sold by...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-23-02, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,175
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Preventing rear wheel spin out

On this one steep grade hill with gravel road I cannot seem to be able to make it through because my back wheel spins out too much.

I do not stand up, I sit down to get more rear traction and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-02, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

How is this used Lemond Alp D'Huez worth?

I saw a used Lemond Alp D'Huez for $1200 Canadian.

It had Shimano 600 components. So I guess it's 7-8 years old?

Is it worth that much? It seemed to be in okay condition.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-02, 10:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,377
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

I bunked from running before, but nowadays never...

I bunked from running before, but nowadays never when biking.

If I plan to go long and hard I make sure that I have eaten well beofre, and eat well during, and after.

If I haven't planned well...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-02, 09:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,664
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Thanks for the advice everyone. I am no longer...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I am no longer concerned about it.

It has proven to be a great ride, and that's all that matters. although I have some minor issues with the fit. As far as I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-02, 01:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 586
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Creaking bottom bracket

I have Syncros titanium bottom brackets on my mountain bike and now I have noticed major creaking.

It doesn't happen when I'm doing nice steady spins even at high cadence, but it happens when I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-02, 09:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,961
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Guys calm down. Try to read between the lines. ...

Guys calm down.
Try to read between the lines.

This poor old guy is trying so hard to bash cyclists that he doesn't realize that he is screaming: "I wish I could be like them" at the top of his...
Forum: Recumbent
07-12-02, 10:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,472
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Kinda like that monkey that throws poop at people...

Kinda like that monkey that throws poop at people passing by in the zoo?
Forum: Recumbent
07-11-02, 11:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,472
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Orbit, you bring up this topic again as if it was...

Orbit, you bring up this topic again as if it was an intellectual debate you had started while it was nothing more than a flame bait.

The reason it got so many replies was that you shoved the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-02, 10:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,482
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Sure, just give me four years to complete my...

Sure, just give me four years to complete my Material Engineering degree.

Meanwhile, take a look at this: http://www.rqriley.com/xr2.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-02, 03:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,482
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Well, I think very possible to have a 10 lbs bike...

Well, I think very possible to have a 10 lbs bike that can take 200 lbs on it, it's just a matter of how much anyone no matter how rich is willing to pay for one or two pounds less.

Boeing uses a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-02, 03:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 777
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Wow, that's a really touching story. Maybe she...

Wow, that's a really touching story. Maybe she was an angel of some sort. If I were you I'd drop to visit her once in a while.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-10-02, 03:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,664
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

You know what? Maybe that could have been it, or...

You know what? Maybe that could have been it, or maybe not. I'm not sure. Two bike shops confirmed that it was roughly worth what I paid for it, even though it is retro.

Thanx for all the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-07-02, 10:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,664
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Yes, I think I may have come across a more...

Yes, I think I may have come across a more offending than I should have. Of course, I wanted advice and I appretiate every learning oppurtunity, and sometimes they can be a bit painful. Thanx.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-07-02, 01:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,664
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

You are right bikerider. It rides pretty...

You are right bikerider.

It rides pretty good and I genuienly like,
but she did lie to me about the age of the bike I believe and I think payed about $100-150 CDN more than I should have, and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-02, 05:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,664
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

That is DX, not Deore DX. There is only component...

That is DX, not Deore DX. There is only component on the bike that is Deore DX, and there is a Deore XT.

I know for a fact that Deore DX was available back in 1996.

I know I get suckered...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-02, 04:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,664
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Umm, I know nothing about mountain bikes but at...

Umm, I know nothing about mountain bikes but at least I know that Shimano still makes Deore XT and DX. Check the website:
http://bike.shimano.com/mtb/index.asp

The cranks are hallow chro-mo...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-02, 04:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,664
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

You should give me a call, my firm is hiring...

You should give me a call, my firm is hiring saracastic bit*ches.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-02, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 676
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

In Vancouver we don't get that many sunny days,...

In Vancouver we don't get that many sunny days, even in summer so I don't have to worry about it much.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-02, 12:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,138
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Ah of course, they were banned from triathlons...

Ah of course, they were banned from triathlons because of being too fast as well.:rolleyes:
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-02, 10:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,664
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

The Road biker gets his mountain bike

I have never been much of a mountain biker, and for a while now I had just been strictly a road biker. I saw a good deal on a used mountain bike so I got it:

It's a Gary Fisher Chro-Mo True-Temper...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-02, 10:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,138
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

That was over 70 years ago, how can you possibly...

That was over 70 years ago, how can you possibly ignore the evolution road bikes have had over all this time?

Let's say recumbent were banned and still banned because everybody is scared of their...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-02, 07:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,138
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Usually older people ride them. I'm 18 and I have...

Usually older people ride them. I'm 18 and I have no intention of being a full time bent rider when I simply do not experince the numb nuts effect BS you are talking about or the aching back.

As I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-02, 08:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,138
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Because it's not true, and if it is the risk...

Because it's not true, and if it is the risk factor is about as low as losing your ability to walk by being hit from behind bad enough when driving in your car.

Seriously, if you are actually feel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-02, 07:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 727
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

When you put it in those words, it doesn't sound...

When you put it in those words, it doesn't sound so glorious anymore.:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-02, 07:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,611
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Do you race? Is cycling your profession? If not,...

Do you race? Is cycling your profession? If not, then you are a reacrecational type yourself.

All riders are recreational riders except those that train quite hard on a regular basis speciffically...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-02, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 727
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

My biggest achievement on the bike yet...

No, this is isn't about a longest milage or highest climb.

Actually it was on one of my shorter routes.

I was 30 K from home, then Mr. Die-re-hia payed a unwelcome visit.

I still had an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-02, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,611
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

My rides are 80% climbing, so I think I coast...

My rides are 80% climbing, so I think I coast about 10% of the time coming downhill. I always brake a lot on downhills because I don't want to gain too much speed and enjoy the long effortless decent.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-03-02, 08:57 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,919
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Yes, there should be more laws about this sort of...

Yes, there should be more laws about this sort of negligence. New drivers should constantly be thought that they should look very carefully before opening their doors, just as much as they are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-02, 11:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,346
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

62KG?? That's me exactly! I'm 5'6 though. In...

62KG?? That's me exactly! I'm 5'6 though.

In any case, it's not a good thing at all to be as passive guy as me. Everybody will take advantage of you.

It was the very same reason I got bullied...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-02, 03:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,346
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

I am a pu**Ssy. I try to avoid conflict as much...

I am a pu**Ssy. I try to avoid conflict as much as possible. I really get nervous when someone threatens me and I forsee a possible hostile situation.

I dunno why, but I'm like that. It's a...
Forum: Commuting
06-29-02, 11:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,269
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Holy cow. You make cylcing sound like an Evil...

Holy cow.
You make cylcing sound like an Evil Knievel sport.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-29-02, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 580
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

they say 8 glasses of water a day for a normal...

they say 8 glasses of water a day for a normal person, not even someone that does hours of biking or other exercises.

You are always at the risk of not getting enough water than drinking too much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-02, 11:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,798
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Well I told here $400 and she said "I'm...

Well I told here $400

and she said "I'm sorry, I'm gonna have to turn you down".

What do you think the chances are that she will contact me again?
Forum: Commuting
06-26-02, 11:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,269
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

I have this extreme phobia of large dogs. When I...

I have this extreme phobia of large dogs. When I see them my heart starts pounding and I get really nervous, even if they are on a leash.

At the local camping site which I bike to frequently there...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-26-02, 04:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,650
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

I go to the gym about twice a week, and when I go...

I go to the gym about twice a week, and when I go I spend about 3-4 hours there.

In the past month that I have taking up (I had let go for some months) serious cycling with long milages and a lot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-02, 12:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,787
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Kenneth, It is amazing just how much you and...

Kenneth,

It is amazing just how much you and me have in common.

First of all, I am also 18, but I'm actually going to second year of University next year. I'm also in Canada

Secondly, I also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-02, 12:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,798
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Turns out SHE is selling it... Here are the...

Turns out SHE is selling it...

Here are the components:

1.Frame: Gary Fisher American made, hand welded, True-Temper Cro-Mo Double butted tubing

2.Wheels: Ritchie Mod Quad on/off road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-02, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,798
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Risking the purchase of a second hand, your opinion wanted

Sorry about posting this in the General discussion section, but since the subject applies both to mountain biking and commuting I thought I post it here.

Recently I had decided to put some money...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-02, 11:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,339
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Simple, I'll just look around and see what's the...

Simple, I'll just look around and see what's the most expensive bike out there. I won't settle for anything less than $20,000
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-02, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Here is my limited experience: A bike that...

Here is my limited experience:

A bike that feels more "rigid" on the ride doesn't necessarily mean it's stronger. It means that when you ride with it feels more stable and less vibrational on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-02, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 606
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Days that you just ain't got it...

Cycling can be a harsh mistress... it's one of those mystical love and pain relationships.

So while there some days that I can't wait to get out and blow off miles and miles, there are some days...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-02, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 664
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Yes, that is possible, and I wouldn't be...

Yes, that is possible, and I wouldn't be surprised if he was a much better rider than me. It's just the way he looked as he passed me with his face less than half a meter from mine. I could care less...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-02, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 664
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Like that extra "_____________________" that you...

Like that extra "_____________________" that you have added to your location which expands posts over my browser?

I'll take it off when someone protests. Someone other than you that is.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-02, 09:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 664
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

Snobs can be funny too

Heh, I know what some of you gonna say: 'not another snob thred'.
Ah well, it seems most readers here enjoy these stories so I thought I'd share this stupid funny snob story to waste your time.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-02, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 708
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

I doubt the guy was confused by what I was...

I doubt the guy was confused by what I was saying. I had the very specific part names list along with the average American price on a piece of paper.

I'm guessing it maybe Velo's second point,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-02, 08:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 841
Posted By Amir R. Pakdel

By the way, how long was it for you guys before...

By the way, how long was it for you guys before you started racing?

I know I'll get clobbered and ridiculed big time in time trials, but I feel more confident for the tours and climbs, at the...
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