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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-13, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,075
Posted By gawnfishin

I pulled the old ones out, noting how they were...

I pulled the old ones out, noting how they were installed. I removed the cable from the housings. They looked good so I wiped them down, and wiped a thin coat of gun lube on them. I removed the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-13, 11:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,075
Posted By gawnfishin

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to give it a...

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to give it a shot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,075
Posted By gawnfishin

Change cables myself?

I have a Felt F55 2005. Dura-Ace (7800?) front and rear. Tecktro brakes. It sat up for a year or so due to my health problems. I just got on her last Saturday and found that she would not change...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,213
Posted By gawnfishin

So you don't mind using your made in China...

So you don't mind using your made in China computer to post this message? Did you smelt the iron & mill the parts to make your own auto? Do you grow your own food or raise your own animals for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-07, 09:41 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,976
Posted By gawnfishin

Its just not a normal day in the New Orleans area...

Its just not a normal day in the New Orleans area if it is not 95 & 95. That being, 95°F & 95%-99% humidity. You can measure your sweat in quarts. Its kind of like an organic sauna. As for me, you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-07, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 704
Posted By gawnfishin

95°F & 57% humidity. Thats an acrid dessert type...

95°F & 57% humidity. Thats an acrid dessert type environment for me. Come on down to South Louisiana where it's a comfortable 95°F & 95% humidity on a normal day!

-gawnfishin
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-07, 03:35 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,868
Posted By gawnfishin

I shot on the rifle team. Imagine that, an...

I shot on the rifle team. Imagine that, an inner-city high school that actually taught us how to shoot guns. A Catholic high school at that.
How that relates to cycling, I really don't know.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-07, 02:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 890
Posted By gawnfishin

Its the husband's fault. Its always the...

Its the husband's fault. Its always the husband's fault. Just ask my wife.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-07, 09:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 41,120
Posted By gawnfishin

5'10" 29.5" inseam 2005 54cm f55 I...

5'10" 29.5" inseam

2005 54cm f55

I tried a 56cm but the 54 was much more comfortable to me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-06, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1,275
Views: 56,319
Posted By gawnfishin

I use pepper spray on my Cheerios for breakfast. ...

I use pepper spray on my Cheerios for breakfast.
As for the gun issue, I live in Louisiana & work in New Orleans. I am trying to mount a bazooka on my handlebars. Anyone know where I can get a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-06, 05:25 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,065
Posted By gawnfishin

What do you think? I live and ride in the New...

What do you think? I live and ride in the New Orleans area. My LBS mounted it for free if I bought it when I bought my bike. I am considering a 50 cal gatlin instead. The ammo is cheaper and I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-06, 05:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,242
Posted By gawnfishin

I ride a bike made in Tiawan. (sp?) I don't...

I ride a bike made in Tiawan. (sp?)
I don't really care how I look when I'm riding
I really fixate on female "bottom brackets"
I have never had a photo of my bike taken or me on my bike or me in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-06, 05:11 PM
Replies: 674
Views: 27,674
Posted By gawnfishin

If I'm not on the cycle I've probably ...

If I'm not on the cycle I've probably ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-06, 06:48 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,489
Posted By gawnfishin

Mandeville, LA The Bad only 25 miles north...

Mandeville, LA

The Bad
only 25 miles north of what used to be New Orleans
LA politics
Army Corp of Engineers
Some jerk burned the bridge on the St Tammany Trace
beau coup trees that double as...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-06, 09:11 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,489
Posted By gawnfishin

Mandeville, LA The Good 25 miles north of...

Mandeville, LA

The Good
25 miles north of what used to be New Orleans
above sea level
food
above sea level
St Tammany Trace-32 mile rails to trails project
above sea level
a fair amouht of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-06, 11:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,204
Posted By gawnfishin

I found that my average acre/hour increased when...

I found that my average acre/hour increased when I upgraded to a carbon handle. I am trying to find a set of Mavic rims as well. Do they make tubulars for lawnmowers? I think clinchers will add...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-06, 09:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,588
Posted By gawnfishin

I am not from Virginia Beach. I am from the New...

I am not from Virginia Beach. I am from the New Orleans area did have the pleasure of evacuating there for a few weeks from hurricane Katrina. I found a bike shop that was pretty hip called Fat...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-05, 11:35 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 8,533
Posted By gawnfishin

If he's lucky, maybe one day Lance will get to...

If he's lucky, maybe one day Lance will get to ride with me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-05, 09:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,312
Posted By gawnfishin

I left the New Orleans area and fled to Virginia...

I left the New Orleans area and fled to Virginia Beach with $8.00 and whatever balance I had left on my visa. The banks would not give you any money and then shut down for about ten days. We...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,460
Posted By gawnfishin

I looked at 1 about 2 months ago but they did not...

I looked at 1 about 2 months ago but they did not have the size i needed. It was ~$1300. I am in the New Orleans area, we get fair pricing down here. No steals, but fair. We are also blessed witH...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-05, 08:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,284
Posted By gawnfishin

Bibi, Kellog's Fiber One or Post All Bran Eatra...

Bibi,
Kellog's Fiber One or Post All Bran Eatra Fiber or breakfast everyday. Usually with about 12 or so blueberries & Hood Carb Countdown FF or 2%. That alone is at least 25g fiber alone. Sometimes...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-05, 03:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,284
Posted By gawnfishin

The poll won't accept my vote however I am a...

The poll won't accept my vote however I am a strong 10. Being diabetic I don't like the idea of losing a foot(it would be hard to sell 1 crank on ebay), going blind(like most of the drivers in New...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-05, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 590
Posted By gawnfishin

Try my local. 90° & 90% humidity is considered...

Try my local. 90° & 90% humidity is considered frigid. If you really want a joy try being diabetic to boot.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-05, 09:08 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,748
Posted By gawnfishin

My user name says it all

My user name says it all
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-05, 09:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 678
Posted By gawnfishin

You probably should not consider relocating to my...

You probably should not consider relocating to my pary of the country. 90% humidity is considered acrid dry.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-05, 09:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 828
Posted By gawnfishin

I have Look 3.1's and love them. I didn't feel...

I have Look 3.1's and love them. I didn't feel the adjustability was necessary.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-05, 09:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,519
Posted By gawnfishin

I was in the same situation and test rode both...

I was in the same situation and test rode both for about 30 min ea. Personally, I liked the Orbea much better. the key word in the last senrence is "personally". I found the c'dale's much...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 10:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,063
Posted By gawnfishin

Hi-Ho Tonto!

Hi-Ho Tonto!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,195
Posted By gawnfishin

I was in the exact opposite situation. I needed...

I was in the exact opposite situation. I needed a 54cm frame. I found the the F55 in a 54cm and the F65 in a 56cm. Th lbsy got in a F65 in the correct size but someone beat me to it. My lbs(whom...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-05, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,326
Posted By gawnfishin

I bought an F55 a few months ago. If I had to do...

I bought an F55 a few months ago. If I had to do it all over again, I would buy another one. Great value, great bike. Ignore the Felt-haters who had to spend more just because.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-05, 06:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,756
Posted By gawnfishin

I just paid $1700 in so Louisiana(New Orleans...

I just paid $1700 in so Louisiana(New Orleans area) i shopped alot and that was the best deal around. great cycle I love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-05, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By gawnfishin

I have a Felt F55 and love it. But then again I...

I have a Felt F55 and love it. But then again I love liver cheese and wool socks.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-05, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By gawnfishin

I have a Felt F55 and love it. But then again I...

I have a Felt F55 and love it. But then again I love liver cheese and wool socks.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-05, 09:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 815
Posted By gawnfishin

Bullfrog! its the best. H2O proof, sweatproof,...

Bullfrog! its the best. H2O proof, sweatproof, non-greasy, hypoallegenic, yadda yadda yadda No I don't work for them nor do I make any $$ from them. I gave swimming lessons and used it regularly...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-05, 10:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,664
Posted By gawnfishin

I have the Felt f55 and love it. You need to...

I have the Felt f55 and love it. You need to ride them both and decide. If we all like the same thing we would all marry red-headed women
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-05, 10:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
Posted By gawnfishin

It is probably the locknuts on your tire tube...

It is probably the locknuts on your tire tube valves. Those thing can be really annoying
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 09:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,436
Posted By gawnfishin

Plain and simple. Buy somewhere else. No...

Plain and simple. Buy somewhere else. No ride=No buy. BYW I just bought a F55 for $1750
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-05, 09:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,449
Posted By gawnfishin

Which model? I checked out the Mitis(2k) It is a...

Which model? I checked out the Mitis(2k) It is a very nice bike. Wicked paint. It was slightly out of my price-range so I got the Felt f55. Very happy.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-05, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 753
Posted By gawnfishin

What did you buy?

What did you buy?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-05, 06:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,142
Posted By gawnfishin

I also live in the N.O. area. Mandeville...

I also live in the N.O. area. Mandeville actually. I highly recommend Westbank Cyclery. I drive the 40 miles past several other LBS's to do business there. He carries Trek, Giant, Felt & 1 or 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-05, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 911
Posted By gawnfishin

May I be so old as to ask how much?

May I be so old as to ask how much?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-05, 09:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,360
Posted By gawnfishin

I anm shopping as well. Check out the Felt...

I anm shopping as well. Check out the Felt f55(best bang for the buck) and the Orbea Mitis. The Lemond has the softest ride of everything I test rode so far. The orbea has a fantastic paint job. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-05, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By gawnfishin

felt f55, f65 or Lemond Zurich

I am new to cycling & want a bike. I am 47 & just recently getting into shape. I lost 60# (now 165# with about 10# or 15 # more to go)in the last 7 months with being diagnosed with diabetes as my...
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