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Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-10, 04:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,743
Posted By 96WX3

Did you check on a 2011 model? I know most of the...

Did you check on a 2011 model? I know most of the other frames trickled down this year as well. I thought a 2011 comp was a higher fact level than 2010 so that might of gone down to the base Roubaix...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-10, 11:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,111
Posted By 96WX3

Also no size or componets or other relevent info...

Also no size or componets or other relevent info posted. Scam or stolen.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-10, 04:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,940
Posted By 96WX3

I would say do both if you can. I have been...

I would say do both if you can. I have been running when I don't have time for the 1.5hr+ bike ride. After biking for nearly two months and not running for that amount of time, I recently did my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-10, 10:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,624
Posted By 96WX3

A little off? Ah J/K, yeah I have learned no...

A little off? Ah J/K, yeah I have learned no cotton when I started running. The "long underwear" I use are not cotton. They are Doufold
96% poly and 4% lycra. Similar to underarmor just $20 cheaper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-10, 09:35 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,018
Posted By 96WX3

Didn't get hurt, but probably not a good idea...

Didn't get hurt, but probably not a good idea anyway. We had a snowday one winter and the neighbor had not done his sidewalk yet. So between the huge snowfall and the snow plow there was enough snow...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-10, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 743
Posted By 96WX3

I do remember them, never had a pair but I recall...

I do remember them, never had a pair but I recall trying my Grandpa's out.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-10, 07:43 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 7,194
Posted By 96WX3

Nearly 400mi on the bike so far, averaging 17.3...

Nearly 400mi on the bike so far, averaging 17.3 mph and thats all solo. However, I see why so many don't pay attention to the average speed thing.....some days I am doing 14 into the headwind and 29...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,624
Posted By 96WX3

Thanks, that makes sense. I have to wear long...

Thanks, that makes sense. I have to wear long underwear for work. I use the kind that are basically like tights, nice and thin. Perhaps I will give these a try in Oct since I already have a bunch of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-10, 03:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,624
Posted By 96WX3

Being new to this I have a quesiton: Do you wear...

Being new to this I have a quesiton: Do you wear these tights over your shorts? Or do most wear leggings and thier shorts or what?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-10, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,517
Posted By 96WX3

Sure are, but a more local LBS had what I wanted...

Sure are, but a more local LBS had what I wanted at the price I wanted.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-10, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,517
Posted By 96WX3

I nearly bought one, found it to be a good value...

I nearly bought one, found it to be a good value but went for full caron instead. Check on a company's warranty, most have a good frame warranty. If they do not then I would pass.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-10, 12:10 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,877
Posted By 96WX3

2010 Roubaix Comp Got it cause I wanted to ride...

2010 Roubaix Comp Got it cause I wanted to ride more and faster. Mountain bike on the road was not cutting it anymore. Wanted to get into better shape and lose 10 pounds. I got it cause I wanted a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-10, 02:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 665
Posted By 96WX3

Nice to see the LBS and Specialized do something...

Nice to see the LBS and Specialized do something above and beyond what they had to do. Nice to hear something positive like this for a change. Makes you wonder how long that crack was there though?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-10, 04:14 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 10,876
Posted By 96WX3

No I am with you. What kills me is seeing anyone...

No I am with you. What kills me is seeing anyone under about 28 or so. The message has been out there so long, yet they still get new (very young) customers every day.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-10, 07:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,308
Posted By 96WX3

Well, I fell into the same shoes you have for a...

Well, I fell into the same shoes you have for a great price. I have been very happy with them. I ride for fitness/enjoyment and don't feel that these shoes are lacking in anything at all. Its my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-10, 01:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,041
Posted By 96WX3

I must be living in a cave, didn't know they even...

I must be living in a cave, didn't know they even existed.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,598
Posted By 96WX3

My specialized comp shoes are great and have a...

My specialized comp shoes are great and have a fairly square toe box with plenty of room. However, I do not have feet like yours so YMMV. Since they are roomy up front it may be worth trying some on....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-10, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By 96WX3

I went to many LBS's, some said parking lot only....

I went to many LBS's, some said parking lot only. I took my current bike through some city streets and 14mi on a MUP before I bought it. Probably could of went longer if I wanted to. One LBS said I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 06:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,067
Posted By 96WX3

I have been throwing my PI gloves in the wash...

I have been throwing my PI gloves in the wash like everything else and they come out nice and clean/fresh.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,774
Posted By 96WX3

Congrats on the 50+miles, but yeah thats not...

Congrats on the 50+miles, but yeah thats not nearly enough water. I usually go through 1.5 - 2 on my 30ish mile rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 03:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,479
Posted By 96WX3

+100

+100
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 906
Posted By 96WX3

Don't have a Garmin, but would like to next year....

Don't have a Garmin, but would like to next year. Isn't there a place on the unit for a tether like most phones or electronics have? Then you could just run a cord to your bars or stem and no worries.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-10, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,628
Posted By 96WX3

Wow, this brings back memories. I did my route as...

Wow, this brings back memories. I did my route as a kid with my mountain bike. Used a bag during the week, a rack on Saturday (very thin paper). On Sunday the papers were a good two inches thick so I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-10, 11:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,469
Posted By 96WX3

Mainly for excercise. Its fun and its amazing how...

Mainly for excercise. Its fun and its amazing how much more you see when riding vs. in a car.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-10, 11:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,239
Posted By 96WX3

If I had to guess the answer to that is no, at...

If I had to guess the answer to that is no, at least none that you would want to own. I have read cheap carbon is no good. However, if you buy used you should find a nice carbon in your budget.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-10, 10:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,752
Posted By 96WX3

They are stains that are taking up space and good...

They are stains that are taking up space and good O2 that the rest of us could be using. Glad you are OK for the most part. Might want to hang out in that area around the same time over the next few...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-10, 09:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,324
Posted By 96WX3

I am going to buy one. It will work great for the...

I am going to buy one. It will work great for the ball park, put your nuts......no not those nuts.......in the pouches and you will be well stocked for several innings!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-10, 05:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,635
Posted By 96WX3

FWIW when I was PM'ing members here that had...

FWIW when I was PM'ing members here that had Roubaix (when I was shopping for mine) many suggested going to the GP4000's. I like the stock tires on my Comp as well, but have nothing to compare them...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-10, 06:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,054
Posted By 96WX3

Welcome!! Nice looking bike, I like the colors....

Welcome!! Nice looking bike, I like the colors. Next time take the pic before the ride though, you will not be shaking so much :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-10, 11:35 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 7,174
Posted By 96WX3

Had to LOL at this. Mine is not a shopper or...

Had to LOL at this. Mine is not a shopper or spender, however, she still likes to spout that when she does shop. "Look at this, I saved $150 on all this because it was on sale"!! Yes dear, but if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-10, 02:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,152
Posted By 96WX3

I have the same in a 2010....I am 5'9.5". I was...

I have the same in a 2010....I am 5'9.5". I was told I have long legs like the shop owner, I went with a 56 fyi.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-10, 02:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,053
Posted By 96WX3

I think I will laugh at the title, my response to...

I think I will laugh at the title, my response to it is: A long night in jail.

Seriously though, do you mean you are sore from the seat.......or your glutes are sore from pedaling?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-10, 02:08 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 7,174
Posted By 96WX3

I can see where that does make good sense. I can...

I can see where that does make good sense. I can see how: "Honey, I slept with your sister, can you forgive me"? would not go well. However: "Honey, would you mind if I slept with your sister" feels...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-10, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 988
Posted By 96WX3

If you have thin/cheap bar tape you could try...

If you have thin/cheap bar tape you could try some with more cusion to it. I have the specialized stuff on mine, it is a bit softer than some of the other stuff out there.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-10, 03:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 938
Posted By 96WX3

So after you started to use the DiNotte, did you...

So after you started to use the DiNotte, did you notice you were treated differently?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-10, 12:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,823
Posted By 96WX3

Friend of mine is on the large side, he wears...

Friend of mine is on the large side, he wears tight fitting bike shorts and regular loose shorts over them. Do whatever works for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-10, 11:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,796
Posted By 96WX3

Wow, thanks for all the great feedback. Perhaps I...

Wow, thanks for all the great feedback. Perhaps I will just get the wrist sport. I had wondered about the clasp in a bike vs mv crash, certainly a chance that its coming off. Less likely with velcro...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-10, 05:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,796
Posted By 96WX3

Which Road ID(s) did you get and why? Still happy with it?

Will be ordering soon, thinking of getting the Wrist Elite and the FIXX. Not sure I will like having something on my wrist, therefore, considering the FIXX as well. Anyway, with the other thread...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-10, 10:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By 96WX3

Why do people drive when they are too drunk/high...

Why do people drive when they are too drunk/high to even walk safely? Why do people speed and pass on a hill? Why do people still believe they can drive 80mph on the freeway in 4" of snow? Because...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-10, 09:15 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,634
Posted By 96WX3

Yeah, I think you DID lose a few...

Yeah, I think you DID lose a few bolts.............well actually I think YOU lost ALL of YOUR bolts! :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 02:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,924
Posted By 96WX3

Round about, good luck with those. People act...

Round about, good luck with those. People act like they are a trigonometry equations around here. On a positive note, I gave the 50+ yr old cyclist lots of room last week. Seeing as how it was just...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 04:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,364
Posted By 96WX3

The next deal or next new product/improvement...

The next deal or next new product/improvement will ALWAYS be around the corner, and that goes for everything in life for the most part. It is just money! I had a lot of buyers remorse after spending...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 04:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,941
Posted By 96WX3

Pffft..........he could just take a hammer and...

Pffft..........he could just take a hammer and whack a hole in the drywall between studs and slide the front tire in the grove. Problem solved and $23 saved. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 04:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,366
Posted By 96WX3

Hmmmm, be sure to post back if you buy the gear...

Hmmmm, be sure to post back if you buy the gear and on the first ride you get a flat.....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-10, 02:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,366
Posted By 96WX3

My first time actual mountain biking and I made...

My first time actual mountain biking and I made it .8 miles till my first flat, LOL.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 05:54 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,350
Posted By 96WX3

Yellow was my first jersey. It was on clearance...

Yellow was my first jersey. It was on clearance for $25, would not soak up the sun like a dark color, and is visable. Call me what you want, it was a steal for $25. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 03:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 953
Posted By 96WX3

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 12:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,183
Posted By 96WX3

That happens in the car from time to time, loose...

That happens in the car from time to time, loose signal for a few seconds and show up at a different location and the gps thinks you were going really fast.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 03:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,860
Posted By 96WX3

They WILL find you, they comb through the crash...

They WILL find you, they comb through the crash reports at various LE Agencies/Newspapers and send out letters. It has happend to me several times.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 03:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,860
Posted By 96WX3

Whatever you do, I would wait to sign off...

Whatever you do, I would wait to sign off completely until you are sure you do not have any injury that you may not be aware of yet.

If you get all your gear replaced, plus a new 2011 bike & get...
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