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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-10-10, 08:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,606
Posted By kwduffy02

i'm riding the 20f 20r and i've got about 500...

i'm riding the 20f 20r and i've got about 500 miles on them, I am at #240 right now, and have been riding them +/- 20 lbs, only thing i've had done is front wheel trued, just last week.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-10, 10:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,085
Posted By kwduffy02

I ride a 2008 Roubaix, I am at #240 currently,...

I ride a 2008 Roubaix, I am at #240 currently, when I started riding it I was at almost #270. I have not had any issues, only thing is the stock wheels that came with mine were really flexy
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-10, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By kwduffy02

I would say you shouldn't have too many issues,...

I would say you shouldn't have too many issues, but like everyone said just make sure to keep an eye on your wheels and get them retensioned/trued etc. when the time comes, and they will last you and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-10, 12:15 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 12,318
Posted By kwduffy02

hmmmm... Specialized Roubaix -or- 1995...

hmmmm...

Specialized Roubaix
-or-
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 210k miles on its original engine, but second to third everything else..

I would say bike is worth more than the car, yep.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-05-10, 10:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,255
Posted By kwduffy02

I would say give it some time, you have to get...

I would say give it some time, you have to get used to the change in bike from riding a flat bar, Aluminum City bike to riding a Carbon Road bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-10, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 645
Posted By kwduffy02

I feel the love here

I feel the love here
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-09-10, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By kwduffy02

something doesn't seem right about this lol, look...

something doesn't seem right about this lol, look up their address in florida on google maps and it looks like it is the state lottery department, and those prices seem unreal. if i can get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-10, 09:21 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 12,975
Posted By kwduffy02

Undergrad in Technology Education, working on...

Undergrad in Technology Education, working on Master's in Training and Development, and Project Management
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-07-10, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By kwduffy02

Looks like fun, i wish we had nice weather like...

Looks like fun, i wish we had nice weather like that here but at least it peaked at 12 degrees today with only 8 inches of snow last night hehe. Was thinking about getting the mountain bike out for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-09, 02:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 524
Posted By kwduffy02

Personally for a first racing bike especially in...

Personally for a first racing bike especially in a collegiate racing series, I would stick with alum, cheap replacement because there is a very high chance you will probably spill. That being said I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-04-09, 10:01 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,728
Posted By kwduffy02

Somewhere between 5'8 and 5'9 here as of this...

Somewhere between 5'8 and 5'9 here as of this morning 228 down from 265 in May. In Central Illinois not so many climbs but everything is rolling hills, so it is nothing for a 20 mile ride to have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-09, 12:35 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 44,750
Posted By kwduffy02

High School Technology Teacher

High School Technology Teacher
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-16-09, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 694
Posted By kwduffy02

I ride a road bike and ride 23-25s with my...

I ride a road bike and ride 23-25s with my current weight at 229 so I don't think you would have any problem riding 28s. The majority of the roads i ride on my road bike are country chip-seal roads...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-11-09, 10:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 354
Posted By kwduffy02

First organized metric....attempt

Was hoping today was going to be the day that I would have an official metric under my belt. Signed up for the Richmond Fire Department's 3rd Annual Fall Fifty in Northern Illinois, near where my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-09, 09:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,008
Posted By kwduffy02

Got a 2008 Specialized Roubiax elite here, no...

Got a 2008 Specialized Roubiax elite here, no problems with it, I do get some flex when im standing up sprinting though, i'm at 230. I've got Mavic Open Pro's and i'm not really a fan of them,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-09, 12:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,892
Posted By kwduffy02

I ride in the dark, usually 2 times a week, home...

I ride in the dark, usually 2 times a week, home from night classes at the University. It is about 4-5 miles one way. The route I take varies depending on what I am feeling like and which bike I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-09, 10:28 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,702
Posted By kwduffy02

Really sucks to hear about your bike. I had a...

Really sucks to hear about your bike. I had a bike stolen from me on campus when it was locked up with a ton of other bikes, it was even a beater walmart mountain bike. That said, i've got another...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,762
Posted By kwduffy02

I have a 2008 Specilized Roubiax Elite with 105...

I have a 2008 Specilized Roubiax Elite with 105 group, compact crank, and Mavic OpenSport wheels, only have had it for a month but am nearing 400 miles on it so far. Rides great on the chip/seal...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-06-09, 10:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,830
Posted By kwduffy02

Even in central Illinois where its mostly...

Even in central Illinois where its mostly farmland we have a few good scenic routes.

http://images.everytrail.com/pics/fullsize/567270-picture.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,775
Posted By kwduffy02

It is a scam, same thing was in Chicago too about...

It is a scam, same thing was in Chicago too about a month ago
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-01-09, 10:08 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 53,121
Posted By kwduffy02

Ok, I'll bite too. I've never done a Tri but it...

Ok, I'll bite too. I've never done a Tri but it is one of my goals to do one. There is a lot of great info being thrown around here, and I'm still looking through it all hehe

Name: Kevin
Age:...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-09, 03:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,834
Posted By kwduffy02

Nice bike, I am a fan of the Tarmac's, they just...

Nice bike, I am a fan of the Tarmac's, they just look so good hehe
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-30-09, 11:26 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,049
Posted By kwduffy02

I found what works for me is a lot of what other...

I found what works for me is a lot of what other people are already saying. I'm 235 too on a carbon Specialized with a compact crank. I put it in granny gear +1 to 2 gears depending on the hill,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-30-09, 09:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,092
Posted By kwduffy02

I've got 3 LBS by me, one is the super clean...

I've got 3 LBS by me, one is the super clean place with the shop mostly hidden behind the walls, the second is run by an old man who isn't very good at Customer Service and sells mostly Mountain...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-30-09, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By kwduffy02

Thanks =) I'm ultimately planning for a 150...

Thanks =)

I'm ultimately planning for a 150 mile ride, up Historic Route 66 towards Chicago to surprise family with a visit before the cold weather shows up, probably around late October. So...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 08:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,238
Posted By kwduffy02

About half the guys on the cycling team at my...

About half the guys on the cycling team at my university shave their legs, some do some don't. The ones that don't they get teased a little bit by the guys that do, but always in a joking way, never...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-30-09, 05:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,834
Posted By kwduffy02

I just got mine about a week or 2 ago, so my...

I just got mine about a week or 2 ago, so my mileage isn't huge, about 200 miles so far. But I really do enjoy it much more than the mountain bike or old steel frame bike I own.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-30-09, 03:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,834
Posted By kwduffy02

2008 Specialized Roubiax Elite 105 Groupset,...

2008 Specialized Roubiax Elite

105 Groupset, FSA Gossamer Compact Crank, Mavic Open Sport Wheels, Specialized Pro Tires, Body Geometry Avatar saddle.

Will be changing out the bar tape and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-29-09, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By kwduffy02

My first 100+ mile weekend

Did a group ride yesterday with the university cycling team/club that I am a member of. Friday is usually the short informal no-drop ride to get people interested in cycling, well only 6 people...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-09, 06:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,876
Posted By kwduffy02

I ride 6 days a week...usually, recovering from...

I ride 6 days a week...usually, recovering from an injury still so my ankles are a little sore, and take 1 day off for rest. During the week, is between 5-15 miles depending on whether i've got...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-09, 07:47 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,413,603
Posted By kwduffy02

Picked this up over the weekend, got a great...

Picked this up over the weekend, got a great price on it since its old stock. 2008 Specialized Roubiax Elite, hasn't be ridden except test rides, etc. Full carbon, 105 Group, rides nice and smooth....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-22-09, 10:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,976
Posted By kwduffy02

5'9 and 235 here, just bought a 2008 Specialized...

5'9 and 235 here, just bought a 2008 Specialized Roubaix Elite today at my LBS, gonna take it on a 25-30 mile ride tomorrow, but so far I love it, feels great and rides great.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-09, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By kwduffy02

I'm fine thanks all, my ankle is twisted but...

I'm fine thanks all, my ankle is twisted but nothing a day of rest won't fix, probably doesn't help that I was out riding on it all day again. The bike trail is only accessible via the sidewalk...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-09, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By kwduffy02

Yeah I know your right about not being on the...

Yeah I know your right about not being on the sidewalk, just wasn't thinking I guess being so close to the start of the bike path. I think that I am going to be modifying my current route to include...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-09, 01:18 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,645
Posted By kwduffy02

Lol, I put the saddle on it, it is a San Marco...

Lol, I put the saddle on it, it is a San Marco ponza, I've got the original one that came with it on my counter right now. I rode it the day I got it, to class at night so I put the lights on it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By kwduffy02

Thought it was going to be a Good day

So I thought it was going to be a good day. I picked up a used bike yesterday, more of a vintage type bike but I think it will be fun to play around with, it is a mid 70's Murray Road bike with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-09, 11:35 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,645
Posted By kwduffy02

Posted an ad on CL looking for another bike, and...

Posted an ad on CL looking for another bike, and $25 later I came home with this. My first older bike but I can already tell that I am going to enjoy it. Don't really know too much about it other...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-09, 04:53 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 12,687
Posted By kwduffy02

lucky, I ordered my 2010 CAAD9 2 weeks ago and...

lucky, I ordered my 2010 CAAD9 2 weeks ago and they told me wouldn't be till the end of the month till it would be in, now today they say 2nd week of September. :notamused:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-17-09, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 554
Posted By kwduffy02

Well, went to the LBS and talked to the...

Well, went to the LBS and talked to the owner...its nice that they are also the Sponsor for the cycling team/club at the school I go to, so he gave me a deal on a slightly used crank and new crank...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-16-09, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 554
Posted By kwduffy02

Yeah, I downshifted I guess just not enough, this...

Yeah, I downshifted I guess just not enough, this Chain Ring already had a small bend in it, so I should have been a little bit more careful with it, was just waiting for payday to drop it off for a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-16-09, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 554
Posted By kwduffy02

Think its time some repair work...

So I was riding home tonight on my Hardrock Sport and was feeling good, going a little quicker than normal and peddaling a little harder. I was at a stop light right by my apartment and the light...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-09, 11:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,721
Posted By kwduffy02

Today was a good day for food all around it...

Today was a good day for food all around it seems, took a ride to a neighboring small town for their annual summer get together, then came back for my towns annual summer get together. So was a day...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-09, 11:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,729
Posted By kwduffy02

Coming from experience, if your college is a good...

Coming from experience, if your college is a good size and you lock your bike up outside, doesn't matter if it is crappy or not, with or without a seat, it will probably get stolen. If you have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-09, 11:05 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 21,023
Posted By kwduffy02

I went to my LBS to order a CAAD9 5 yesterday, a...

I went to my LBS to order a CAAD9 5 yesterday, a 52cm in the grey color with a double and they said they can get one but it is back ordered till the end of august.:notamused:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-09, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By kwduffy02

Well I went to go order it today and of course...

Well I went to go order it today and of course they are on backorder till the end of august :notamused:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-09, 01:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By kwduffy02

I've decided on a bike, and it's actually not any...

I've decided on a bike, and it's actually not any of the ones I was originally going to go with hehe. It is from the LBS that worked the most with me fitting me wise and trying out the most bikes. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-09, 08:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,159
Posted By kwduffy02

The 2010 CAAD9-4 comes with SRAM RIVAL parts...

The 2010 CAAD9-4 comes with SRAM RIVAL parts group now and is 1799 msrp.


Having a bike custom built for you seems pretty cool for the price and the parts it seems like a good value, I've never...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By kwduffy02

I have been looking for used, not too many deals...

I have been looking for used, not too many deals around here and the ones that do show up are snatched up pretty quickly. I keep my eyes open at the classifeds and craigslist for Chicago though...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-09, 11:38 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 13,516
Posted By kwduffy02

I make enough to pay bills, rent, eat food, etc.....

I make enough to pay bills, rent, eat food, etc.. I am a full-time grad student at night and substitute teach High School during the day. I own a Specialized Hardrock Sport and am ordering a 2010...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-09, 11:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,159
Posted By kwduffy02

Hehe, I just went through the same ordeal that...

Hehe, I just went through the same ordeal that you are going through right now. I wanted around the same thing, my budget was about 1900 and I wanted at least 105 componets. I narrowed my list down...
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