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Forum: Commuting
11-24-11, 02:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,900
Posted By threemonkeys

Perhaps. But I'm guessing they probably lack a...

Perhaps. But I'm guessing they probably lack a certain pompous and condescending attitude sometimes exhibited in nondescript, self-absorbed forums.

Just saying.
Forum: Commuting
11-13-11, 12:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,254
Posted By threemonkeys

Thanks for all the posts here, folks. It's great...

Thanks for all the posts here, folks. It's great info for those of us that are new to cycling.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-11, 12:31 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,120
Posted By threemonkeys

Two things: 1. I've just now realized how...

Two things:

1. I've just now realized how much I plan on not being like many of you here.
2. I'm deeply disturbed that I enjoyed reading this particular thread.

That is all.
Forum: Commuting
11-05-11, 10:01 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,071
Posted By threemonkeys

I finished up a ride the other day in the dark...

I finished up a ride the other day in the dark (my first time). I love love love it. I didn't notice any real danger/safety issues. Although some of this is due to the fact that I have to go slow as...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-11, 09:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,363
Posted By threemonkeys

I don't use a bike computer, but my iPhone app...

I don't use a bike computer, but my iPhone app (Cyctastic) is great (shows time, distance, GPS, etc). It does eat up the battery, so I bought an external battery and keep it in a small bag. That...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-30-11, 11:33 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 16,857
Posted By threemonkeys

Other than to pass, no. Have you ever taken one...

Other than to pass, no. Have you ever taken one of those tags off of a mattress?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-30-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 16,857
Posted By threemonkeys

Some of the idiot logic here makes me realize why...

Some of the idiot logic here makes me realize why the general public appears to have it in for cyclists. People - obey the damn laws. Despite what your mom says, you really aren't that special. Why...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-11, 11:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,480
Posted By threemonkeys

I'm also in Seattle and am too much of a wimp to...

I'm also in Seattle and am too much of a wimp to ride in the rain. I need to buck-up, though, or I won't get much riding done.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-11, 04:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,190
Posted By threemonkeys

I've been running for 20 years. About three...

I've been running for 20 years. About three months ago I started cycling. Now I don't know what to do because I haven't gone running since I got my bike. At least we're both out there doing...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-11, 03:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,949
Posted By threemonkeys

I'm fairly new and haven't seen this before. Just...

I'm fairly new and haven't seen this before. Just amazing. I work out a lot and find this story so motivating. You should be so proud of yourself.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-22-11, 01:13 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,740
Posted By threemonkeys

Beautiful pics.

Beautiful pics.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-10-11, 10:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,307
Posted By threemonkeys

I always opt for the crosswalk in these...

I always opt for the crosswalk in these situations. When that's not possible, I pull to the side and wait for traffic to clear. When it comes to my self-preservation, I say screw my rights as a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 08:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,909
Posted By threemonkeys

The dude's MIA. Maybe Ben & Jerry got the best of...

The dude's MIA. Maybe Ben & Jerry got the best of him today. Poor guy.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 04:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,466
Posted By threemonkeys

For the life of me, people, why is everyone in...

For the life of me, people, why is everyone in this forum so uptight about how they may or may not look, how they think others feel about the way the look, labels for other bikers, labels for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-29-11, 01:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,858
Posted By threemonkeys

An older post here - but I thought I would...

An older post here - but I thought I would mention that I had the same experience with the brakes on my 2011 Crosstrail Sport Disc. I finally brought the bike in and exchanged it for a Sirrus Elite....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-28-11, 11:59 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 6,317
Posted By threemonkeys

I can totally relate to this. I'm 45 and in the...

I can totally relate to this. I'm 45 and in the best shape of my life. For me, a bike is just another way to cross-train. But when I go on a ride, I'm out to bust my butt. Extra weight from carrying...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-11, 08:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,332
Posted By threemonkeys

That's going to be a great cocktail story you'll...

That's going to be a great cocktail story you'll enjoy for many years. Sounds like it sure could have turned out tragic.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-11, 12:31 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,745
Posted By threemonkeys

Roadkill is the only thing which comes to mind. I...

Roadkill is the only thing which comes to mind. I just got fenders, so im not too worried, though.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-23-11, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 802
Posted By threemonkeys

Doesn't surprise me at all. People are so...

Doesn't surprise me at all. People are so apathetic.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-11, 09:32 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 6,582
Posted By threemonkeys

I'll nod or smile if we make eye contact. I don't...

I'll nod or smile if we make eye contact. I don't go out of my way to be social, though. Cycling is my selfish 'me' time and it's one of the few times I can afford to be so self-centered.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-11, 07:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,209
Posted By threemonkeys

I went on a 47 mile ride on Sunday. Got my first...

I went on a 47 mile ride on Sunday. Got my first flat .25 miles from home. I, too, called my wife to pick me up. And today I learned how to repair a flat and the workings of a presta valve. Glad I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-20-11, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,214
Posted By threemonkeys

Looks good. I put Planet fenders on my bike two...

Looks good. I put Planet fenders on my bike two days ago.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-11, 03:27 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,935
Posted By threemonkeys

Seattle has a large cycling population. And I see...

Seattle has a large cycling population. And I see a lot of folks on bikes show total disregard for any rules of the road. It makes me more motivated, though, to do my part. Just yesterday I was going...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-19-11, 12:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,458
Posted By threemonkeys

He got some pretty good height: 9.3

He got some pretty good height: 9.3
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-11, 10:35 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 27,755
Posted By threemonkeys

I go for the style/pretty boy look when I'm not...

I go for the style/pretty boy look when I'm not cycling. While on my bike, I really don't give a rip what I look like. I just wear clothes that are funtional.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-11, 10:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,502
Posted By threemonkeys

I have the Axiom saddle bag. I went on a 47 mile...

I have the Axiom saddle bag. I went on a 47 mile ride today (long for me) and had this:

Cliff Bar, iPhone with external battery, repair kit, levers, some $, license and debit card.

*.25 miles...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-11, 10:27 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,470
Posted By threemonkeys

I'm at 143lbs. I lost 36 pounds doing the P90X...

I'm at 143lbs. I lost 36 pounds doing the P90X workout. I did notice, though, that if I bump up 3 or 4 pounds all I need to do is cycle hard for a week and a half. Then I easily drop a few pounds.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-11, 09:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,740
Posted By threemonkeys

Now this is the kind of response I was looking...

Now this is the kind of response I was looking for. All is well. Carry on.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-11, 12:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,740
Posted By threemonkeys

I'm a newb and wanted to read this post as it...

I'm a newb and wanted to read this post as it seems like a good question. And I'm amazed at some of the snotty, 'humerous' responses. Maybe some of you all-knowing folks should try and remember a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-11, 11:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,650
Posted By threemonkeys

I'm a big fan of pink. Not to show how naive I...

I'm a big fan of pink. Not to show how naive I am, but I had never seen a pink road bike before. Totally cool.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-11, 10:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,779
Posted By threemonkeys

Damn. Tough crowd in this forum.

Damn. Tough crowd in this forum.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-11, 10:11 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 43,577
Posted By threemonkeys

I'm just hoping your goods were just simply small...

I'm just hoping your goods were just simply small to begin with. Otherwise, I'm going to sell the bike and take up medievil jousting instead.

Seriously, though, I've never experienced this unless...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-11-11, 10:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,097
Posted By threemonkeys

Very interesting comments here. In the Seattle...

Very interesting comments here. In the Seattle area, we have a huge biking community. Perhaps because of this, there seems to be quite a combative attitude between cylists and cars at times. Before I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 07:17 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,051
Posted By threemonkeys

Let it go (for yourself). I'm considered a 'nice...

Let it go (for yourself). I'm considered a 'nice guy'. But the other day I was a total pr_ck to other people when I was driving home. We all have our idiot moments.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-11, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 946
Posted By threemonkeys

As a young kid (45) checking in to see what all...

As a young kid (45) checking in to see what all you 'old' folks are doing, I can say I'm impressed. I did 30 miles yesterday and I am sore, sore, sore. I'm working to get up to 50 miles and above,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-09-11, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3,243
Views: 174,288
Posted By threemonkeys

Except for how non-insured, non-helmeted folks...

Except for how non-insured, non-helmeted folks impact my medical costs, I am indifferent regarding their decision not to wear a helmet. However - I seriously wish that those who have made a point to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-11, 02:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,546
Posted By threemonkeys

I use the Cyctastic app and am very pleased. The...

I use the Cyctastic app and am very pleased. The GPS has been very accurate. There's also a heart rate monitor option (for a fee). Don't know about cadence, though. And, yes, these programs chew up...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-11, 10:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,319
Posted By threemonkeys

As a former fatty who has lost 36 pounds and now...

As a former fatty who has lost 36 pounds and now has an 11% BMI, I like to recall this quote: 'You can't excercise your way out of a sh*$ty diet'

Just saying.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-06-11, 11:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 977
Posted By threemonkeys

I'm a new rider and always marveled at all the...

I'm a new rider and always marveled at all the cylists that never (I mean NEVER) stopped for me at a crosswalk, ran red lights, etc. Guess what? I now ride a lot in traffic and make sure not to be...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-06-11, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 155,049
Posted By threemonkeys

Hi there. Nice to know some local folks are here....

Hi there. Nice to know some local folks are here. I'm near dt Kirkland and am now zipping all over our fine city on bike. I never knew how much I was missing.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 12:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 841
Posted By threemonkeys

What he said. Seriously - I just started...

What he said.

Seriously - I just started riding with my three kids and would suggest you let him discover things himself (he'll learn just by seeing you). As parents, we always feel like we need...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-11, 01:08 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,804
Posted By threemonkeys

Feeling awkward at first isn't limited to big...

Feeling awkward at first isn't limited to big people. I've been a workout fanatic for years (weigh 142lb, 11% BMI). I jumped on a bike for the first time in about 30 years just a month ago. It took...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-31-11, 01:25 AM
Replies: 8
Gps
Views: 795
Posted By threemonkeys

I use the app, ,Cyctastic, and am very pleased...

I use the app, ,Cyctastic, and am very pleased with it. The GPS feature seems very accurate.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-29-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 155,049
Posted By threemonkeys

Kirkland, WA here (across Lake Washington from...

Kirkland, WA here (across Lake Washington from Seattle). Just started biking and I'm hooked!
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