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Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-06, 09:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,706
Posted By hickok45

Owner liability for dog-induced crash

Took a nasty spill a couple of weeks ago when a big dog darted out onto the road directly in front of my front wheel. I hit the dog and went down fast and hard, causing an A/C separation in my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-06, 08:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 796
Posted By hickok45

Nice bike. I liked the Sequoia a lot when I was...

Nice bike. I liked the Sequoia a lot when I was buying about 18 months ago. It didn't seem to come in as big a size as the Specialized Roubaix (I'm 6'8"), or my bike shops couldn't find one, so I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-06, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,496
Posted By hickok45

Tire coming out of rim

Darnest thing - I discovered a flat on the rear wheel of my Specialized Roubaix yesterday before my ride, or planned ride.

I put in a new tube and pumped her up. The tire is riding out of the rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-06, 02:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,280
Posted By hickok45

Although I rarely ever ride in the country where...

Although I rarely ever ride in the country where I live without my Glock, I'd certainly never use it unless my life were in danger. I can carry it legally, so I don't care if cars coming upon me see...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-05, 05:06 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 16,921
Posted By hickok45

This gets MY attention; I'm 6'8" - 250 lbs. and...

This gets MY attention; I'm 6'8" - 250 lbs. and my fairly new Roubaix has carbon fiber forks. No problems yet, though.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-08-05, 06:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,200
Posted By hickok45

I've wondered the same thing about Tour riders....

I've wondered the same thing about Tour riders. They're about 20 leagues above me, though, so whatever they do must work just fine for them. As for me, I'd rather ride naked than without my little...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-05, 11:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,783
Posted By hickok45

You might have a good point there, zero. Riding...

You might have a good point there, zero. Riding in a group is something I've never done, so I have no appreciation for the degree to which drafting assists a rider, other than what I"ve read or...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-05, 07:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,783
Posted By hickok45

Can you believe the speed?

I really enjoy biking and ride just enough to appreciate, and be amazed by, the speed of these riders in the Tour. Averaging 30+ mph just blows me away. I'd have to be going downhill for 50 miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-05, 07:45 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,421
Posted By hickok45

Cryogenic, I must confess that I'm more like you...

Cryogenic, I must confess that I'm more like you than most roadies. At least, that's my guess. I don't stop to eat when I ride, as I ride only the most rural, low-traffic roads, but I don't enjoy...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-05, 06:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 462
Posted By hickok45

I bought this bike in November, the 05 model...

I bought this bike in November, the 05 model (blue). I rode tested a lot of bikes, but I settled on this one. I love it. I'm 6'8" and it felt the best to me, not only in terms of a great riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-05, 06:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,204
Posted By hickok45

Very good point, alltheway. After shopping for a...

Very good point, alltheway. After shopping for a short period of time for road bikes last fall, your observations became pretty evident again to me. I was looking in the $1,500 -$2,000 range, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-07-05, 08:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,722
Posted By hickok45

Wear a black fanny pack to store some of your...

Wear a black fanny pack to store some of your tools, etc. It's pretty common knowledge that fanny packs are a preferred method of gun carry. I know this from experience.

At least it will make...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-05, 07:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,284
Posted By hickok45

Great post, Adam18. Coincidentally, I took about...

Great post, Adam18. Coincidentally, I took about the same ride (18 miles) through the countryside on my favorite "low-traffic" county roads here in the rural area of Tennessee where I live. I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-05, 06:47 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,860
Posted By hickok45

I wear mine for several reasons, including the...

I wear mine for several reasons, including the fact that I"m a biker. I think when all the various bracelets fall out of fashion, the Livestrong bracelets will still be worn by riders.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-05, 10:20 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,562
Posted By hickok45

Now that it's warm here in Nashville, I just want...

Now that it's warm here in Nashville, I just want to find a brightly colored t-shirt to wear. Although Lance Armstrong is my "hero," I have no interest in looking like him. He'll understand if he...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-22-05, 02:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,873
Posted By hickok45

An advantage of being over 50 is that I don't...

An advantage of being over 50 is that I don't really care what I wear when biking. Doesn't matter in the least whether I look like a racer. I wear whatever I happen to have on that day, except that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-16-05, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 730
Posted By hickok45

My New Balance cross trainers seem to do just...

My New Balance cross trainers seem to do just fine.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-30-04, 12:39 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,528
Posted By hickok45

If I'm riding my back country roads, I rarely...

If I'm riding my back country roads, I rarely wear a helmet. I wear one mountain biking when required, and I'll wear one when I get out into busier highways on group rides this spring. For now, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-04, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
Posted By hickok45

It's a new Specialized Roubaix. Pedals are all...

It's a new Specialized Roubaix. Pedals are all pretty much the same size in thread diameter, are they not?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-04, 09:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
Posted By hickok45

Best standard pedals?

Hi, I have big feet (size 16), and I don't care for having my feet clipped or strapped to my pedals anyway.

I just bought a nice bike, though, and would like some suggestions on really nice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-04, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,048
Posted By hickok45

I'm fighting a creaking sound myself on a new...

I'm fighting a creaking sound myself on a new Specialized. It's not easy to get feedback on this topic, it seems. Can be so many different things, I guess.

Apparently, one of the biggest...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-04, 09:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 499
Posted By hickok45

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-04, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By hickok45

Yeah, I'm taking it back for inspection later...

Yeah, I'm taking it back for inspection later this week. I'm just trying to learn bike mechanics so that I can do most things myself, not necessarily to put bike mechanics out of business; I just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-04, 01:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By hickok45

I think I've discovered that loose spokes and/or...

I think I've discovered that loose spokes and/or low tire pressure was causing the creaking sounds in my new Specialized Roubaix. It lessened when I added pressure to the tires, and after tightening...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-04, 12:12 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 8,204
Posted By hickok45

About any car would do, I'd guess. I love my...

About any car would do, I'd guess. I love my Camry, so I had a real trailer hitch installed so that I could slide in a 1 1/4" or 2" (with adaptor) hitch.

Now, though, I've about decided I'd...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-04, 10:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,070
Posted By hickok45

I couldn't care less how fast someone else rides....

I couldn't care less how fast someone else rides. I'm riding at whatever speed I enjoy; let them ride at their own speed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-04, 05:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 611
Posted By hickok45

Thanks. I rode a few miles last night before...

Thanks. I rode a few miles last night before dark. I may have discovered the problem. After having a tube blow while the bike was just sitting in the barn, I reduced the tire pressure. I checked last...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-04, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 611
Posted By hickok45

Strange creaking sound

On my new Roubaix I noticed a distinct and fairly loud creaking sound last night when I sneaked in a short ride after work. Somehow it's connected to the cycling of the wheels because it has a rhythm...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-04, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 817
Posted By hickok45

Best cyclocomputer for my needs?

Yes, I've read the threads, but still need more info.

I want a clear, large display. I just want the basic stuff - don't need cadence, heart monitor, etc.

I'd like to be able to switch it from...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-22-04, 04:49 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,056
Posted By hickok45

Collect firearms and shoot on my range, archery...

Collect firearms and shoot on my range, archery (longbow), spend time with son.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-04, 04:42 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,837
Posted By hickok45

If I were a racer, I'd wear the tight "sissy"...

If I were a racer, I'd wear the tight "sissy" stuff and not worry what people think. I'm an old guy who's 6'8" and 240 lbs., so I've never worried much about what people think anyway.

But, I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-04, 04:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 707
Posted By hickok45

The ultimate "Helmet Nazi" !

The ultimate "Helmet Nazi" !
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-21-04, 01:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,650
Posted By hickok45

Anything trendy usually makes me want to gag, but...

Anything trendy usually makes me want to gag, but I plan to keep mine on. Early on last summer it was pretty unique in my area, but they are pretty common now. A good thing for the cause, of course....
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-21-04, 09:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,279
Posted By hickok45

Great point, Jeff! One could find himself...

Great point, Jeff! One could find himself staring down the bore of a big Glock!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-21-04, 05:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,947
Posted By hickok45

I'm a dog lover myself, so I always talk to the...

I'm a dog lover myself, so I always talk to the dogs a lot where I ride frequently. If I know I'm going to be encountering this dog again, I'll slow down and talk to it, firmly and nicely both. It...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-20-04, 02:15 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,562
Posted By hickok45

Yeah, I'm not a hard core rider, but I've been...

Yeah, I'm not a hard core rider, but I've been biking for 50 years, and I still wear whatever I have that suites the weather. Fortunately, living in Nashville, Tn, I can make myself pretty...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-20-04, 09:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,973
Posted By hickok45

I agree with Stubacca; it doesn't bother me. ...

I agree with Stubacca; it doesn't bother me. It's his life. Even though I wear a helmet most of the time and I always use seat belts in my car, I have major problems with helmet Nazis and seat belt...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-20-04, 08:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,973
Posted By hickok45

In Tennessee it's legal to carry a firearm, which...

In Tennessee it's legal to carry a firearm, which I have done for about twenty years, so I'm not too concerned with two-legged varmints. It's the dogs that I have a problem with. I love dogs and have...
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