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Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-05, 12:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,943
Posted By Insanecyclist

Just recieved a 2005 Trek 1000 after ordering it...

Just recieved a 2005 Trek 1000 after ordering it a week ago. My riding buddy and I went riding today and I thought the bike handled well. It handles corners well and is super light. The carbon fork...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-05, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By Insanecyclist

New Trek 1000

it has been a long time since i have been here and i just got a new trek1000, some of you might recall me talking about my bike/car accident last year on my trek 500 series. I am happy to be back on...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-04, 09:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,636
Posted By Insanecyclist

obviousy a guy who is popular for his bicycle...

obviousy a guy who is popular for his bicycle mechanic experience and a guy I wouldn't mind meeting.

InsaneCyclist
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-04, 03:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,958
Posted By Insanecyclist

What is collectable with road bikes?

what road bikes are collectable? Just curious.

InsaneCyclist
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-04, 07:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,380
Posted By Insanecyclist

Thanks for the information I already knew thanks...

Thanks for the information I already knew thanks to the LBS. I am now going to hold on to the bike and prepare for race season and probably get a new bike the following season. I no longer need...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-04, 07:21 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,525
Posted By Insanecyclist

I hit 135 RPM today but ony held it for like 10...

I hit 135 RPM today but ony held it for like 10 seconds and that was rough.

InsaneCyclist
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-04, 06:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,380
Posted By Insanecyclist

dude Walmart Bikes go for more than 50.00 and I...

dude Walmart Bikes go for more than 50.00 and I guarentee this rides better than a Walmart bike. If that is all I can get for it I will hold on to it and adventually either give it to my coach who'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-04, 06:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,380
Posted By Insanecyclist

Road Bike won't Trade for Jack

Okay so I go in today to see what my roadie will trade toward a newer roadie and the one of our local bike shops told me it might fetch 100.00, okay I told them I had 40.00 just in the pedals, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-04, 12:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,063
Posted By Insanecyclist

Yea well my bike smokes out tons of competion at...

Yea well my bike smokes out tons of competion at this point so I can't wait for one of those super light slick as snot new bikes...my tires just keep smokin and the pavement keeps burning. Ha Ha Ha ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-04, 12:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 746
Posted By Insanecyclist

I have done 38.80 miles we'll just round that to...

I have done 38.80 miles we'll just round that to 40, so your telling me that ideally I should be able to do 60 miles in one day. Wow!!! that is a lot of miles. I like to think my 50 miler on this...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-04, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 472
Posted By Insanecyclist

In South East Washington by the Columbia River we...

In South East Washington by the Columbia River we have a nasty spill of bugs that start in the spring and go well into the fall and winter. You are considered lucky if you don't breath them in.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-04, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By Insanecyclist

I have a 1981-1983 Trek 500 Series Road bike that...

I have a 1981-1983 Trek 500 Series Road bike that still rides good. I am going to hold on to it even after I get a lighter road bike in the race season after this next year. I will give a list of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-04, 07:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,125
Posted By Insanecyclist

I am riding a 20-21 lb. (1981-1983) Trek 500...

I am riding a 20-21 lb. (1981-1983) Trek 500 Series for now, will be my racing bike for next year. However the season after that I will probably buy a nicer road bike and use this one as a trainer...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-04, 07:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 606
Posted By Insanecyclist

I plan to ride through fall and winter assuming...

I plan to ride through fall and winter assuming the conditions aren't icy and the weather isn't horrible. I want the maximum mileage I can get before next race season. Heres to cold and fast rides....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-04, 02:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,521
Posted By Insanecyclist

I have done up to 38.80 miles in a day. and my...

I have done up to 38.80 miles in a day. and my current overall mileage is over 1200 miles. I have done that in a little over two months of RIDING days. Overall time is about four months(July) but...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-04, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,092
Posted By Insanecyclist

Bontrager racelite flatproofs and Bontrager...

Bontrager racelite flatproofs and Bontrager Hardcases (kevlar in tires)

InsaneCyclist
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-04, 08:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,632
Posted By Insanecyclist

Never had a car run me off the road but if some...

Never had a car run me off the road but if some ***hole did I would get his number and report him/her as soon as possible. Dumbasses deserve to be prosecuted.

InsaneCyclist
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-04, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 538
Posted By Insanecyclist

The main thing is you made it back. Chasing...

The main thing is you made it back. Chasing faster riders at their level is fun but tiring. My riding buddy and I chased a fast rider yesterday at a cadence of 107 RPM and that was at about 22-23...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-04, 02:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 885
Posted By Insanecyclist

first and foremost these drivers now days are...

first and foremost these drivers now days are getting dumber and more wreckless. Fighting these dumbazzes isn't easy. The law trys to bust as many of them as possible. However it becomes too much as...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-04, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 716
Posted By Insanecyclist

hell ya these bikes are like sports cars, zrooom,...

hell ya these bikes are like sports cars, zrooom, then you turn and it turns on a damn dime. Well you can't stop there, give it a good sprint up a hill and then down. the beauty of these bikes are...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-04, 08:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Insanecyclist

All I can say is look at my road bike it is a mix...

All I can say is look at my road bike it is a mix as well. I don't think you'll have a problem. If you need help ask your dealer or a experienced rider.

insanecyclist

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Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-04, 08:25 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,565
Posted By Insanecyclist

I still have my Trek 820 MTB but there just...

I still have my Trek 820 MTB but there just aren't good beginner trails where I live and the road bike gives me miles and miles to ride

insanecyclist
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-04, 12:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,735
Posted By Insanecyclist

you can always find some decent deals at thrift...

you can always find some decent deals at thrift stores, most of the time they have no clue as to what they have. It is amazing how they will sell a bike for dirt cheap.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-04, 08:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,645
Posted By Insanecyclist

This is rediculous, recycling the bike frame?...

This is rediculous, recycling the bike frame? Okay maybe if it were split, but if it is intact why not sell it to another bicycle rider, someone would obviously pay more than the recycling center for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-04, 08:28 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,156
Posted By Insanecyclist

I was looking for a triple for a while, took...

I was looking for a triple for a while, took almost a month, a buddy picked up a bike from our local Goodwill for $5.00 and it had older Shimano 600 componets. I then saw the Shimano 600 triple on...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-04, 05:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 859
Posted By Insanecyclist

I am doing my first half century sized ride...

I am doing my first half century sized ride (45-50 miles) and I know I can do it but am I going to be a little sore or should I be fine? This ride is this Saturday October 23rd. What mileage should I...
Forum: Introductions
10-17-04, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 204
Posted By Insanecyclist

Introductions

I live in South Eastern Washington State, I have a Trek 500 Series Road Bike, and a Trek 820 Mountain bike. I have became very facinated with riding and have joined a cycling team called the Wolves...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-04, 07:42 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,732
Posted By Insanecyclist

although I would like to go to a triple, right...

although I would like to go to a triple, right now I am running a double, I can not afford the triple yet as the Shimano 105 triple crank they have at my bike dealer will cost me over 105.00 and that...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-04, 12:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,477
Posted By Insanecyclist

Train wins bike gets destroyed...ditto

Train wins bike gets destroyed...ditto
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-04, 12:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,955
Posted By Insanecyclist

I never measure my cadence however I know I ride...

I never measure my cadence however I know I ride a high cadence and this dosen't seem to slow me down or fatigue me faster.

InsaneCyclist
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-04, 12:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 265
Posted By Insanecyclist

The Drivetrain

Today I purchased a newer rear derallier. Instead of Shimano SIS, I now have Shimano STX. A little bit of a upgrade to the drivetrain. The best part however is that my riding buddy has a Schwinn Le...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-04, 02:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,740
Posted By Insanecyclist

might be replacing my drivetrain soon too, I have...

might be replacing my drivetrain soon too, I have a Shimano SIS groupo not ideal.

InsaneCyclist
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-04, 01:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,538
Posted By Insanecyclist

Ditto

Ditto
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-04, 11:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 722
Posted By Insanecyclist

Today we were on a team ride and our team leader...

Today we were on a team ride and our team leader (not the coach) ended up with a broken spoke and bent rim....it is not worth it...I avoid 98% of everything I come accross and I have decent aluminum...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-04, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 735
Posted By Insanecyclist

Road Rash

Since I started road biking I have fell off twice both time resulting in road rash. It hurts, this time it is on my knee and hip. Do you get road rash? and what do you do to kill the pain when you...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-04, 02:45 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,510
Posted By Insanecyclist

Here is my 10 cents on the matter, Lance...

Here is my 10 cents on the matter, Lance Armstrong is an elite cyclist and one of the best in the world, he is desired by several million people, if he does not want organized religion in his life...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-04, 08:36 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,753
Posted By Insanecyclist

Last: Paint- painted the forks and places really...

Last: Paint- painted the forks and places really scratched
Next: Shimano Cleats (for my clipless pedals I have on it)

insanecyclist
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-04, 01:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,678
Posted By Insanecyclist

since I started riding my appetite has probably...

since I started riding my appetite has probably doubled and I expected that. I am still staying between 125-135 pounds but I eat a lot more to fuel my body. did you ever consider that your body...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-04, 12:55 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,719
Posted By Insanecyclist

Lifting weights are good. I just recently bought...

Lifting weights are good. I just recently bought a set of 10 pound dumbbells. Lifting is important in cycling because it helps stregthen the arms and upper torso for turning and handling + it keeps...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-04, 12:12 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,413,603
Posted By Insanecyclist

no photo, my last digicam ceased to function this...

no photo, my last digicam ceased to function this summer, the bike is a Trek 500 Series road bike, I looked up the golden Trek emblum of the time it was used until 1983. My guess is it was made...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-04, 05:35 PM
Replies: 488
Views: 34,714
Posted By Insanecyclist

I hit 36 mph on my Trek 500 Series Road bike...

I hit 36 mph on my Trek 500 Series Road bike (lots of new parts) on a downhill. No doubt in my mind I could have hit 40 mph if I hadn't hit my breaks periodically :eek:

insanecyclist
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