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03-15-10, 10:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,270
Posted By mac

Thanks all. :thumb: I checked out Ebay and they...

Thanks all. :thumb: I checked out Ebay and they have the shifters I'm looking for.
03-15-10, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,270
Posted By mac

Broke front shifter on touring bike: Shimano Ultegra 9, can't find replacement

I broke my front shifter on my 2005 Cannondale T2000 Touring Bike. :( It's a Shimano Ultegra 27 speed gear set (3 x 9). Here are the specs:

2005 Cannondale T2000 specifications...
07-20-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 630
Posted By mac

My current tire says: Continental TravelContact...

My current tire says: Continental TravelContact 37-622 (28 x 1 3/8 x 1 5/8) C194
My current tube says: Kenda 700x28-32C 27 x 1-1/8 x 1-1/4

But the website above shows a "Folding Bead" vs. a "Wire...
07-20-08, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 630
Posted By mac

Need new tires/tubes for my touring bike but don't know what is compatible.

I've got a 2005 Cannondale T2000 (http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/05/cusa/model-5TR2.html) touring bike and have blown through all of my tires & tubes. Now I don't know what tire/tube is compatible....
06-18-08, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By mac

No, I had my LBS dispose of it. Well I went for...

No, I had my LBS dispose of it. Well I went for a 30-mile ride this evening around the mountains and I think it was just the chain. Only once did I have some gears shift/slip, but I adjusted the...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-08, 10:15 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,419
Posted By mac

Dude, how do you pedal? The crank arms are...

Dude, how do you pedal? The crank arms are parallel to each other instead of pointing in opposite directions!
06-17-08, 01:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,278
Posted By mac

Now that looks pretty cool, especially with the...

Now that looks pretty cool, especially with the old-school retro look.


Cool, I'll check those out. Also thanks for the others with the MTB recommendations. I ride my bike for utility purposes,...
06-16-08, 04:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,278
Posted By mac

biking fashion - how to get rid of the dork factor?

As I was driving around the other day and observed numerous cyclists, I finally noticed what all of my non-cycling friends would say - we look like dorks in our spandex and duck shoes. :( Why do...
06-16-08, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By mac

rear derailleur shifts/slips gears, then front, finally broke chain, walked home :-(

Very rarely have I noticed any shifting/slipping of my derailleurs. However, on my 2nd to last ride, when I was pedaling hard, especially up a mountain, I noticed my rear derailleur kept...
Forum: Touring
02-23-08, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 835
Posted By mac

Yeah, but where's the fun in flying to your...

Yeah, but where's the fun in flying to your destination then riding home. It's much more gratifying to ride to your destination then fly back. But thanks for the info. I think I'll knock down my...
Forum: Touring
02-22-08, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 835
Posted By mac

Hey thanks guys, esp raybo. The other trip I had...

Hey thanks guys, esp raybo. The other trip I had in mind before doing this circle was the Adventure Cycling pacific coast route LA to Canada. I did the short LA to Mexico stretch so now I'm looking...
Forum: Touring
02-22-08, 02:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 835
Posted By mac

How much to budget for each day for lodging and food?

I am considering doing a big clockwise loop following the Adventure Cycling maps (http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/nbrn/NBRNFeb07.jpg). It's LA to San Francisco, to Cedar City, through the...
10-25-07, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,598
Posted By mac

Well I went to Home Depot and bought the AO...

Well I went to Home Depot and bought the AO Safety Professional Multi-purpose Respirator...
10-24-07, 10:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,598
Posted By mac

Yeah, I have this other flexible mask and it is a...

Yeah, I have this other flexible mask and it is a pain to breathe, especially while doing heavy lifting, etc. I was looking at those 3M 6000 masks. Any recommendations on the Small, Medium, or...
10-24-07, 01:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,598
Posted By mac

Which mask to use for outdoor activity during fire season?

I was thinking of using the 3M 8293 P100 Respirator while lifting, running, and cycling outdoors. The smoke from the various fires has spread to my area and it smells like a BBQ. If I use a NIOSH...
10-24-07, 01:26 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,111
Posted By mac

Full-body shave head to toe. The girls at the...

Full-body shave head to toe. The girls at the gym most likely prefer to be with guys who also workout. Having a shaved body allows your muscles to be more visible, plus it's a lot more sensitive...
10-10-07, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,423
Posted By mac

So would that also apply to riding a trainer? If...

So would that also apply to riding a trainer? If I kept my heartrate the same via a HRM, it wouldn't matter if it was climbing a mountain, riding flats, or riding my trainer at home while watching...
10-10-07, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,423
Posted By mac

What burns more calories: slow climbing or faster, longer flat riding?

I've got various routes I can take when I go riding - some are relatively flat and others are have me climbing mountains. The former I can ride for a longer distance and faster, but the latter I'm...
09-02-07, 07:27 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 3,813
Posted By mac

I got back from a 30 mile ride around the...

I got back from a 30 mile ride around the mountains today in 105* heat from 2:30 - 5 PM. Now I'm dizzy, nauseated and feel like crap. :( The last time I felt like this was last year when I went...
08-01-07, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 727
Posted By mac

I use the paid version of FitDay that runs on...

I use the paid version of FitDay that runs on Windows. I track grams of protein, carbs, fats, and fiber on a daily basis. You can create both custom foods and custom exercises.

I also keep track...
07-29-07, 02:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,748
Posted By mac

I have a few overweight / obese friends. When we...

I have a few overweight / obese friends. When we go out to eat, I'll just order meat/poultry/fish that is grilled, not fried, and green vegetables. I avoid the breads, butters, fries, dessert, etc....
07-18-07, 09:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,395
Posted By mac

largest meal of the day: breakfast?

I'm pretty sure that dinner should not be the largest meal of the day, despite all of the restaurant advertising. I try to make that my lightest meal since I'm off to bed a few hours later. ...
07-07-07, 10:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,097
Posted By mac

At my college's pool there are two kinds of...

At my college's pool there are two kinds of lockers - one where you can bring in your own lock (i.e. a Master-lock w/ a combo so there's no key), or you can rent one which has the key on a safety pin...
07-06-07, 01:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,861
Posted By mac

Yeah, but for me biking isn't my main activity. ...

Yeah, but for me biking isn't my main activity. I need to work in some cardio so I like to mix it up between running, biking, swimming, heavy/speed bag, jump rope, etc. What I do feel guiltly about...
07-06-07, 11:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,097
Posted By mac

I searched the web and found HitchSafe...

I searched the web and found HitchSafe (http://www.hitchsafe.com/), however I drive a sports car.

http://www.hitchsafe.com/Instructions/FJMcrp.TIF0275.jpg
07-06-07, 07:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,097
Posted By mac

Hey JonnyOgre, got a link? But wouldn't a pair...

Hey JonnyOgre, got a link? But wouldn't a pair of cutters easily snip off a Master-lock? Maybe I'll try to sew in an extra liner in my shorts and put my valet key in there.
07-05-07, 09:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,097
Posted By mac

I used a combination lock so I wouldn't have to...

I used a combination lock so I wouldn't have to carry a key.
07-05-07, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,097
Posted By mac

Is there any valet parking at Huntington Beach...

Is there any valet parking at Huntington Beach with/or some lockers in a secured lobby? I wouldn't mind paying higher parking fees and walking a longer distance if they had this.
07-05-07, 09:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,097
Posted By mac

Drew12 - dude, one wave and that's off my neck. ...

Drew12 - dude, one wave and that's off my neck.

Grumpy Pig - even if I tied a key to my swim trunks I'd be concerned about it jamming into my body when a wave hits.

One of my roommates was...
07-05-07, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,097
Posted By mac

No, man, drive. But how can you leave all of the...

No, man, drive. But how can you leave all of the stuff in your car? Where do you put your car key? I've got a fancy keyless-remote-entry key that I'm pretty sure I shouldn't get wet, much less...
07-05-07, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,097
Posted By mac

Huntington Beach - any lockers to put keys/wallet/cell in before going in water?

I'm a Santa Monica local and just ride my bike to the beach, lock it up, and jump into the ocean. However, I need to drive to Huntington Beach and was wondering where I can put my keys, wallet, cell...
05-29-07, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By mac

horrible knee pain; can't ride any more, even walking hurts

I can't ride anymore. For the past year, I've been having knee pain when I'm riding. It has gotten so bad that I'm slightly limping a couple days afterwards when I walk and my quadriceps muscles...
05-27-07, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 575
Posted By mac

Recommendation for organic/natural restaurants in LA area?

I try my best of avoid all of the chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, additives, preservatives, artificial anything) in the food I eat and shop at Whole Foods Markets. However, most restaurants still...
05-23-07, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 919
Posted By mac

drafted off of 2 large city buses and van

Wow, I really didn't think drafting off of other vehicles mattered that much, but I got up to 39.4 mph on my touring bike drafting off of a double-length city bus to my left, a city bus in front of...
03-09-07, 11:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,353
Posted By mac

quickest way to fully inflate tire after a flat on the road?

I was riding through a construction area the other day and heard a soft "whump whump whump" that eventually got louder. Crap, a flat tire! I changed it out, but was only able to put about 40+ psi...
02-04-07, 11:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 978
Posted By mac

It got up to the mid 80's for me today. I'm in...

It got up to the mid 80's for me today. I'm in my room with my windows open at night and it feels like a late spring/early summer night. Man, it felt good today to finally sweat during a workout -...
01-03-07, 07:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,490
Posted By mac

^^^ 3 posts above. What I really want to find...

^^^ 3 posts above. What I really want to find out is # of calories burned while riding my trainer. Would I burn more in higher gears and mashing the pedals, or lower gears and spinning?
01-03-07, 07:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,490
Posted By mac

Hmm... The subject I put may be misleading. I...

Hmm... The subject I put may be misleading. I thought that in order to find out the # of calories burned while riding my trainer, I would first need to know the wattage. What I'm trying to do is...
01-03-07, 12:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,490
Posted By mac

how to determine wattage while riding a trainer?

Since it's winter it's cold and dark so I've been riding my trainer. However, how can I tell what my wattage is? I've got an old Trek 2100 mounted on an old Performance Peak Load 3 Stationary...
Forum: Commuting
12-26-06, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 794
Posted By mac

most convenient clipless/shoe combo for commuting then walking?

One of my New Year's Resolutions is to commute more by bicycle - a trip to the local store, etc. However, I'm asking myself why I'm not doing that already and I think it's due to my clipless/shoe...
12-20-06, 07:30 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,607
Posted By mac

It's been unusually cold here in L.A. I went...

It's been unusually cold here in L.A. I went riding Monday night and it was very cold: upper 40's. We nearly hit freezing that night with a low of 34. :eek: I was covered head to toe with:...
12-13-06, 10:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,440
Posted By mac

Squat. You'll also strengthen your bones,...

Squat. You'll also strengthen your bones, tendons, and ligaments. Try 20-rep deep-breathing full-squats.
Forum: Touring
12-12-06, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By mac

How's the winter weather for Arizona?

I was toying with the idea of riding LA to Phoenix over Christmas break. How's the winter weather? I was thinking of ridingon the I-10 E out of LA and then picking up leg 1 of Adventure Cycling's...
12-07-06, 09:51 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,317
Posted By mac

Grandpa, is that you? :p

Grandpa, is that you? :p
12-05-06, 02:44 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,317
Posted By mac

History... I took the absolute bare minimum...

History... I took the absolute bare minimum every semester so I could play sports, party, drink, etc. You know, that's what college is for. ;) At what other point in your life can you spend 5+...
11-29-06, 10:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,034
Posted By mac

Interesting. So would doing two 30-min workouts...

Interesting. So would doing two 30-min workouts a day (morning, evening) not burn off as much fat as doing one 60-min workout in the evening? Or would the food that you eat throughout the day...
11-29-06, 09:27 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,317
Posted By mac

What about college did you have to give up sleep...

What about college did you have to give up sleep for? I went for 5 years + summer school and always got a minimum 8 hours every night: 3 AM to 11 AM or noon.

Lack of sleep is another reason why...
11-29-06, 09:15 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,317
Posted By mac

Wow. And the girl had some acne/blemishes and...

Wow. And the girl had some acne/blemishes and was a little bit dumpy in the actual photoshoot. Although, to be fair, I've seen a lot of beautiful girls in natural settings around campus - i.e. the...
Forum: Touring
11-29-06, 08:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,058
Posted By mac

I had it planned out. When I got down to Mexico...

I had it planned out. When I got down to Mexico (just to cross the border and call up my buddies to say I road my bicycle to another country :D) I swung back to San Ysidro, rented a U-Haul, and...
11-28-06, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 772
Posted By mac

VersaClimber: ever use one?

Have any of you ever used a VersaClimber? Do you get a full-body workout from using it and burn more calories in less time than say jogging? I was looking to add another piece of equipment to my...
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