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Forum: Northeast
04-16-14, 07:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 595
Posted By Kneecop

Route From North Shore Long island To Long Beach

I know it is a straight shot, but on a bike things can go sideways sometimes based on directions. Has anyone done this route from say Roslyn or Plandome down to Long Beach? Any tips?
Thanks so much.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-12, 03:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,206
Posted By Kneecop

Bull****. Buy the wheels and have fun. You only...

Bull****. Buy the wheels and have fun. You only live once. Take the whole "don't ever upgrade, save your money, build a better engine" advice with a grain of salt. Yes of course it is all true, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-12, 09:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,782
Posted By Kneecop

I was in the same boat as you - age, fitness...

I was in the same boat as you - age, fitness level etc. and took up riding about 2 1/2 years ago. I started out on a hybrid, then quickly got a proper road bike that was - as you described - WAY out...
Forum: Northeast
05-01-12, 03:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 993
Posted By Kneecop

Ok let me help as I just did the Ride to Montauk...

Ok let me help as I just did the Ride to Montauk century last year and had a great time. I think you're talking however about the 5bbc one that's on the 20th. That one is actually a LOOP rather than...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,632
Posted By Kneecop

I have a 7.5, and like everyone else here I...

I have a 7.5, and like everyone else here I quickly moved to a proper road bike. So it's just now used to ride to the bank, library or whatever. I also ride it with my daughter and it is good for...
Forum: Northeast Rides and Events
03-09-12, 01:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,242
Posted By Kneecop

I rode this last year and my experience seems to...

I rode this last year and my experience seems to vastly differ from others that I've read about it. This was my first century, and as far as they go it's a very good one to start with because it's so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-12, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 802
Posted By Kneecop

Update: Squealing Ksyriums FIXED!

Just to finish this out for anyone searching for this later on, a thorough cleaning and lubing of everything definitely solved the problem. Went out for a quick ride today, got the bike up to 38mph,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-12, 08:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 802
Posted By Kneecop

Ah ok - so it sounds like it definitely needs...

Ah ok - so it sounds like it definitely needs lubing and or maintenance. Apparently this sounds like a common thing and not a huge fix. Found something online about it after you guys said it's the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-12, 08:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 802
Posted By Kneecop

Ha yes - sorry. Not 1.5 million miles. If it was...

Ha yes - sorry. Not 1.5 million miles. If it was I'd be way to badass to worry about squeeks :p

They are fairly new - 1500 miles or there about, got them used but barely used - so who knows. I'll...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-12, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 802
Posted By Kneecop

Squealing issue, can't reproduce off bike

Please note that I'm new to working on my bike, so instead of just taking it in I'm trying to see if I can self fix. Here's the issue:

Bike now makes a loud squealing noise at times when I'm...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-19-11, 10:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,335
Posted By Kneecop

Another vote for: 1) Give your lungs time to...

Another vote for:

1) Give your lungs time to repair itself. You don't say how long you smoked for, nor how much during that time, but it can really really put a kink on your breathing. I used to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-11, 12:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,056
Posted By Kneecop

I've been riding mine for a year now, put about...

I've been riding mine for a year now, put about 4k miles on them. Not one problem with them, been on some absolutely horrible roads too. I also bought them 1/2 price for them just barely used.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-11, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By Kneecop

This is perfect - great way to describe it!...

This is perfect - great way to describe it! Thanks guys!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-11, 05:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By Kneecop

WOw you guys are fast! Should have said...

WOw you guys are fast!

Should have said too, road bike, caliper brakes, Campy stuff (mixed chorus, etc.).

Ok so the key here is to double check the cables are secure ;-) Have any of you guys...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-11, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By Kneecop

Cables: what's the worst that can happen

So I finally took the plunge and decided to learn how to do things on the bike. I just replaced all the cables and housings and it looks like I did everything correctly. So far so good, everything...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-11, 07:07 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 7,095
Posted By Kneecop

Refocus you whole damn wiring. Ask yourself what...

Refocus you whole damn wiring. Ask yourself what you gong to do AFTER your ride. It's part of you life. There's no forum here that tells you that youre just too tired for eating is there? You eat....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-11, 08:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,161
Posted By Kneecop

Of course you should get a new bike! Go for an...

Of course you should get a new bike! Go for an upgrade from sora. You'll be happy. And motivate for your recovery...
Forum: Northeast
04-27-11, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,182
Posted By Kneecop

Was just out there over the weekend. Beautiful...

Was just out there over the weekend. Beautiful area to ride, definitely no bikes allowed in the Planting fields itself - they stopped me at the gate. But the area is hilly-ish, rolling w/ lots of...
Forum: Northeast
04-15-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,353
Posted By Kneecop

Hey Tom - I'd suggest just leaving it up and put...

Hey Tom - I'd suggest just leaving it up and put a disclaimer up. It's not costing you any money, and you can update it if and when you might have time. What's the downside? Last I checked, Floyd...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-11, 11:54 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,829
Posted By Kneecop

Love my element. Especially good if you have a...

Love my element. Especially good if you have a dog too...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-11, 04:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,445
Posted By Kneecop

Doctors can be your best friends. Especially if...

Doctors can be your best friends. Especially if you REALLY went all Lance Armstrong.

also search helps:
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-596319.html
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,915
Posted By Kneecop

Well, I figured I'd give those chinese 2 for $22...

Well, I figured I'd give those chinese 2 for $22 a shot. They came in yesterday and look great - seem to hold the bottles tight, though won't be able to field test for a while. Work great on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-11, 02:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 521
Posted By Kneecop

I'm new-ish to road biking and my advice is this:...

I'm new-ish to road biking and my advice is this:

1) Bibs are the best. They may seem expensive, but just get a pair or two.
2) Shop around now and see if you can get last year's model or even...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-10, 04:32 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,244
Posted By Kneecop

Your Dad probably DOESN'T want you to go faster....

Your Dad probably DOESN'T want you to go faster. In the end, he probably just wants you to be safe as possible. Understand that first. Every dad knows that you are at an age where you want to do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-10, 09:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,053
Posted By Kneecop

Thanks BradTX - Yes we are changing it all out -...

Thanks BradTX - Yes we are changing it all out - triple to double OR Compact (not sure yet) so we're expecting to replace just about everything. We have some tools, but expect that we may not be able...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-10, 02:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,053
Posted By Kneecop

Thanks for the replies! Should have specified...

Thanks for the replies!
Should have specified that this is for her Felt road bike which currently has 2303, Sora and some other lower level components. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-10, 08:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,053
Posted By Kneecop

Specific problems with mixing and matching components?

I've searched all I can and came up with more questions than answers. Again, I'm new at all this and trying my best to figure it all out. I know you can mix and match components -IE 105 w/ Ultegra or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-10, 10:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By Kneecop

Great - So far I'm 1 for 1. Thanks HillRider!

Great - So far I'm 1 for 1. Thanks HillRider!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-10, 09:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By Kneecop

Reuse Clamp Adaptor for FD?

Planning on using the winter to learn how to work on a bike and at the same time upgrade components. Will be looking for deals on 105/Ultegra throughout and want to put together a list of what I will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-10, 07:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Posted By Kneecop

Yea that seemed to be the issue between them....

Yea that seemed to be the issue between them. There was a whole lot of "did XXX work on this?", and a whole lot of whispered yelling at the guys who should have checked the work. It's not right no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Posted By Kneecop

That read incorrectly - they did fix it right...

That read incorrectly - they did fix it right there, immediately. Apologized so many times. It must have been a younger trainee or young mechanic that did it, and an experienced guy didn't check the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Posted By Kneecop

Update: Brought the bike to the shop today and...

Update:
Brought the bike to the shop today and they couldn't be more cool about it. Now I know how to fix it (though still have to do it). Thanks again for all the advice!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-10, 02:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Posted By Kneecop

Of course - I couldn't agree more. This bike is...

Of course - I couldn't agree more. This bike is WAY too much bike in relation to my skill level, but buying it was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. Although at times (like this) I feel like a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-10, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Posted By Kneecop

Yea that's my plan, eventually. I really don't...

Yea that's my plan, eventually. I really don't like being at their mercy. Either way, paid them to set this all up, it should be on them to fix, no?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-10, 08:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Posted By Kneecop

Thanks - just what I thought. Shopping around for...

Thanks - just what I thought. Shopping around for a new LBS this weekend. I'm new to all of this (got my bike in great shape but used) and I'd want my LBS to take care of me, not find ways to take...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-10, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Posted By Kneecop

Is this lazy Cable Routing? Quick photo question...

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm new to this sport and a friend of mine pointed out that the LBS that installed the cables did a lazy job and might cause problems in the future (fraying, breakage). This is...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-10, 02:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,403
Posted By Kneecop

Great idea!

Great idea!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,403
Posted By Kneecop

HAHA - I guess I set my self up for those dick...

HAHA - I guess I set my self up for those dick jokes didn't I...

Just was looking to learn if there was some sort of rule I didn't know about. Kind of like rules that exist when you go on a group...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-10, 03:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,403
Posted By Kneecop

Why do bikers ride away when they see someone "catching up"?

New to road cycling, so please explain this situation to me:

I have a 6 mile loop that I do as part of my regular 30 mile ride. It's a pretty isolated area, w/ not many cars or riders, but it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-10, 03:24 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,157
Posted By Kneecop

Expect to suck it up for 9 months. But it's just...

Expect to suck it up for 9 months. But it's just as important for you both to get exercise and blow off steam. If your wife sees that as you shirking your baby time then you have other problems to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-10, 05:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,004
Posted By Kneecop

Wait a second - the OP doesn't work for Bikes...

Wait a second - the OP doesn't work for Bikes Direct? What just happened here?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-10, 05:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,898
Posted By Kneecop

My opinion as a small business owner is that the...

My opinion as a small business owner is that the dollar charged was more symbolic than anything. Relatively, $1 is nothing and you shouldn't expect anything for free from people you don't know. That...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-10, 11:15 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,931
Posted By Kneecop

I was on a hybrid for a few years, and recently...

I was on a hybrid for a few years, and recently made the switch to a used carbon Pinarello. I can't tell you how much I enjoy riding now in comparison. I got the bike used from a work friend, so I...
Forum: Northeast
11-14-10, 10:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,520
Posted By Kneecop

Oh man - weather on LI was perfect this weekend!

Oh man - weather on LI was perfect this weekend!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-10, 01:15 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 6,191
Posted By Kneecop

Those stats are failed to begin with and really...

Those stats are failed to begin with and really not appropriate for this discussion (from what I can tell). If you don't get on a bike, your chances of dying from a bike accident are Zero. Wouldn't a...
Forum: Northeast
10-20-10, 06:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,259
Posted By Kneecop

Don't know about REI, but Pratt moved out years...

Don't know about REI, but Pratt moved out years ago. They're in midtown now I believe. That was a great location to go to school....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-10, 07:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,843
Posted By Kneecop

DId the same, Jammed some nasty cobble into my...

DId the same, Jammed some nasty cobble into my hip. 1 down, what 3 to go?

All adults, especially high powered execs who use phrases like "blue sky" and relate their time to "bandwith", should...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-10, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 844
Posted By Kneecop

I do lots of web work for my clients, and many of...

I do lots of web work for my clients, and many of them simply remove negative postings or add their own positive reviews.

This isn't limited to simply product reviews - there are big companies...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-10, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,035
Posted By Kneecop

I think there are just some people who's bodies...

I think there are just some people who's bodies can't take running. I'm one of those. Kept getting hurt - knees, ankles, foot. Took up biking & no more problems. Also, take a look at a runner at 65...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-10, 09:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,912
Posted By Kneecop

I have a pair of the Flak Jackets as well, as a...

I have a pair of the Flak Jackets as well, as a gift. I too thought they were overpriced and not worth it until I rode with them. My lenses are sometimes a bit dark for overcast days (I have a lot of...
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