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Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-05, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By fauxtoes

Another back pain/ comfort issue

I've had back surgery, and as a result I have chronically sore back muscles. Usually, I'm quite sore first thing in the morning, and loosen up through the course of the day. If I bike to work, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-05, 06:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,275
Posted By fauxtoes

why are helmets expensive?

I got a helmet from the sports authority for about $15- if helmets have to conform to a safety standard, and it fits well (and is comfortable, well ventilated...), why would anyone spend over $100 on...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-05, 06:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,604
Posted By fauxtoes

Flats- patch or replace?

Are patch kits quick fixes only, or can I expect a patched tube to last a while? I'm picking up a lot of glass shards, and I don't want to have to spend 10-20 bucks a week on new tubes!

Any...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-05, 08:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,195
Posted By fauxtoes

Help me buy new tires!

I bought a trek 1200 over the weekend, and on my first day commuting in to work with it, I got a flat. I have to go through a couple areas that are going to be littered with glass and other crap, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-05, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By fauxtoes

Yet another Brooks saddle question...

I'm considering getting a new saddle, and I've seen everyone rave about the Brooks, but considering it doesn't have a cutout, won't it still compress the pudendal arteries? I just got a trek 1200,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-31-05, 10:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,858
Posted By fauxtoes

I personally don't think stretching has all that...

I personally don't think stretching has all that much to do with preventing soreness. Once I've become accustomed to a training regiment, my muscles only feel tired, not sore after a workout.

I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-31-05, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By fauxtoes

You have to eat fewer calories than you burn- I...

You have to eat fewer calories than you burn- I know that's not the answer you're probably looking for, but any other means of losing weight quickly will most likely shed only water weight.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-05, 08:55 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,142
Posted By fauxtoes

I did it... trek 1200 currently sitting at home,...

I did it... trek 1200 currently sitting at home, with 50 brand new miles on it from the weekend.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-05, 08:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,245
Posted By fauxtoes

Someone sent it to me a couple of days ago- weird...

Someone sent it to me a couple of days ago- weird timing...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-05, 08:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,245
Posted By fauxtoes

Well I bought the 1200, and man I am impressed. ...

Well I bought the 1200, and man I am impressed. Really quite smooth (must be the carbon fork and seatpost), and quiet. I took her out for two ~25 mile rides over the weekend, and I had plenty of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-05, 01:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,245
Posted By fauxtoes

Ha! no- random internet imagery... someone sent...

Ha! no- random internet imagery... someone sent that to me the other day. Only relevant given what Umbra said above...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-05, 12:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,685
Posted By fauxtoes

Think of the Rocky theme song in your head ...

Think of the Rocky theme song in your head

'da da dadda da dadda da dadda da, da da dadda da dadda da dadda da....'

and picture Rocky outsprinting the crowd of followers while training for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-05, 11:23 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,142
Posted By fauxtoes

I must thank you all for the unbiased give and...

I must thank you all for the unbiased give and take in this thread- I believe both sides of the argument have been voiced accurately, and fairly, allowing me to make an informed decision...

ah...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-05, 11:21 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,142
Posted By fauxtoes

Mon Dieux! Pourquoi pensez-vous les Français...

Mon Dieux! Pourquoi pensez-vous les Français êtes-vous mauvais ? Nous versons au moins une fois par mois ! Nous travaillons au moins 15 heures par semaine pour fournir le vin pour nos enfants !
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-05, 11:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,245
Posted By fauxtoes

I'll git 'er done allright. I'll git 'er done...

I'll git 'er done allright. I'll git 'er done FOR GOD!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-05, 09:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,245
Posted By fauxtoes

Buying a Trek 1200 tomorrow- last chance to change my mind!

I've test ridden, and have the LBS holding a 58cm Trek 1200 for me until tomorrow, when I drop by, drop some cash, and ride away- Last chance for anyone to change my mind on this purchase?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-05, 09:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,794
Posted By fauxtoes

we're not lauging with you, we're laughing...

we're not lauging with you, we're laughing towards you... hehe
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-05, 09:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,728
Posted By fauxtoes

Audubon Park in New orleans has a multi-use path...

Audubon Park in New orleans has a multi-use path with clearly marked lanes for running/walking etc, and biking. And all too often, people are letting their dogs stray into the bike lane, carelessly...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-05, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,071
Posted By fauxtoes

I'm thinking about buying a trek 1200- does...

I'm thinking about buying a trek 1200- does anyone know if I can put a rack on it, or if it will take fatter tires?

I want to use it for commuting, longer weekend rides, and also throw a rack on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-05, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 671
Posted By fauxtoes

whatever the reason, 14 weeks isn't do-able. I...

whatever the reason, 14 weeks isn't do-able. I plan to get a new bike, but 14 weeks puts me into the fall. I'm not waiting for that. BTW, it wasn't carbon- I was asking about an aluminum OCR2. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-05, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 671
Posted By fauxtoes

14 weeks for LBS to get an OCR2?!

My LBS said they had trouble getting them, and wouldn't be able to get one in stock for me to test ride for 14 weeks! Is that a real supply problem, or is it just this one LBS?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-05, 08:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,445
Posted By fauxtoes

True, heavy use on a vehicle will lead to...

True, heavy use on a vehicle will lead to failure- but do you throw the whole thing away when you wear out the rubber on the tires? It SHOULDN'T be so difficult or expensive to simply replace worn...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-05, 07:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,445
Posted By fauxtoes

Car buying brainwashing

We all know there are more than enough cars on the road for every american to own- How have we let ourselves fall into the mindset that it is ok to buy a new car every 5-10 years? With proper...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-05, 07:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By fauxtoes

Street parking and large vehicles (SUVs)

Here in New Orleans, parking on the street is more the norm than the exception, and as more and more people drive SUVs (and it's epidemic down here), visibility of oncoming traffic at intersections...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-05, 01:05 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,142
Posted By fauxtoes

now that's what I'm talking about- If I don't buy...

now that's what I'm talking about- If I don't buy the bike, I actually may die an early death- there is no other way around it!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-05, 11:15 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,142
Posted By fauxtoes

Now I didn't need to hear that- It's a lot easier...

Now I didn't need to hear that- It's a lot easier to justify the purchase if I think a little more shortsighted, ya know? Although from what I read in these forums, this hobby can be more addicting...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-05, 11:14 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,142
Posted By fauxtoes

If I must buy the bike to help spread freedom and...

If I must buy the bike to help spread freedom and fight the terrorists, then I MUST BUY THE BIKE!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-05, 08:59 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,142
Posted By fauxtoes

Rationalizing a purchase

I've been biking for a couple months now, and I'm hooked- However, I'm currenty stuck atop a 35 lb. target schwinn, that's too small for me, and doesn't have nearly enough of a gear range for me (I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-05, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 509,871
Posted By fauxtoes

I had been confused about this, so I thought I'd...

I had been confused about this, so I thought I'd chime in- the 04 OCR2 had an adjustable stem, but the 05 doesn't. Only the OCR3 has an adjustable stem susceptible to creakin'.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-05, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By fauxtoes

New Orleans has some of the worst roads in the...

New Orleans has some of the worst roads in the country- there's no bedrock, and the streets constantly sink and crack, and they don't do enough to keep them rideable. The tourist oriented parts of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-05, 01:35 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,849
Posted By fauxtoes

'Just because you're on a diet, it doesn't mean...

'Just because you're on a diet, it doesn't mean you can't look at the menu'
Forum: Commuting
05-18-05, 03:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By fauxtoes

Thought I'd update a bit- I didn't ride at all...

Thought I'd update a bit- I didn't ride at all yesterday (didn't drive either- worked from home), and even though I was still tired, I think my body appreciated the rest. The commute in this morning...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-05, 11:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,856
Posted By fauxtoes

Guy at my LBS recommends topping off the tires...

Guy at my LBS recommends topping off the tires 2-3 times a week, keeping them inflated around 110 PSI- he says it does wonders to help reduce the amount of punctures you'll get. I'm in New Orleans,...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-05, 09:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By fauxtoes

Nah, I've always been a big coffee drinker- to...

Nah, I've always been a big coffee drinker- to the point, that I doubt it has much of an impact at all anymore. I can have a cup at 8PM, and be asleep by 10.

Regarding the diet, I don't eat a lot...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-05, 12:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By fauxtoes

I'm getting roughly 8 hours of sleep. I have no...

I'm getting roughly 8 hours of sleep. I have no problem getting to bed early, but I don't think I can sleep more than 8 hrs. I'll just wake up earlier.

I'm pretty aware of what I'm eating, so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-05, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 509,871
Posted By fauxtoes

I'm in the same boat as Jones- debating between...

I'm in the same boat as Jones- debating between OCR 3 and trek 1000. I've ridden both, and tho they feel a bit different, I like them both. LBS guy says the OCR3 has a better frame that will suit...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-05, 12:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By fauxtoes

I get sleepy in the afternoons from commuting

I have to assume it's from commuting-I never used to have a problem before I started.

I'm getting plenty of sleep at nights, I'm eating better than I was before I started riding so much, but I...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-05, 09:05 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,257
Posted By fauxtoes

New Orleans was nice and cool this morning- It...

New Orleans was nice and cool this morning- It should be HOT HOT HOT, so a pleasant ride, aside from the constant headwind.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-05, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,622
Posted By fauxtoes

Giant makes all specialized bikes- shouldn't...

Giant makes all specialized bikes- shouldn't matter, just find the bike you like.
Forum: Introductions
05-12-05, 08:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 159
Posted By fauxtoes

Hola, new addict here

I've always loved biking, but have never taken it seriously. I would ride my bike around town for fun, and ride it to work sometimes, and go for longer rides every now and then. But now riding has...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-12-05, 08:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,835
Posted By fauxtoes

you don't have to take claritin (or alavert-...

you don't have to take claritin (or alavert- they're both loratadine) every day for them to work- When the pollen's in the air, I'm sneezing constantly, and my nose drips like a faucet. I'll take an...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-12-05, 08:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,429
Posted By fauxtoes

do see a doctor- while the weight coming off is...

do see a doctor- while the weight coming off is important, doing so at such a rapid pace can really put a strain on your heart. I'd get a doctor's OK that everything is ship shape.
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