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Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-13, 10:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,040
Posted By mworden

I use them on my commuter hybrid and they work...

I use them on my commuter hybrid and they work great. Started with them on the road bike too but prefer the speedplays for longer rides and pushing harder.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-13, 08:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,040
Posted By mworden

I use just this combination of pedals and shoes...

I use just this combination of pedals and shoes and have been very happy with them. Not strictly necessary, but if you go with the speedplays, I'd recommend the Keep On Kovers...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-13, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 768
Posted By mworden

Am I likely to have chain length issues switching...

Am I likely to have chain length issues switching from a 12-30 to a 11-28?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-13, 11:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 768
Posted By mworden

Uh, that should be cassette options... (spelling...

Uh, that should be cassette options... (spelling challenged)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-13, 11:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 768
Posted By mworden

Casette options for new wheels

I just ordered some new wheels (Pacenti SL23 rims w/ White Industries T11 hubs) to replace the stock ones on my Specialized Roubaix Compact. I need to figure out what I want to do about the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-13, 11:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,469
Posted By mworden

Got out for a nice 40 miles on Sunday in...

Got out for a nice 40 miles on Sunday in southeastern RI http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1775161. Turns out that most of my route, which I'd planned earlier in the week, followed the Flattest Century...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-13, 02:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,899
Posted By mworden

After a long ride I want a banana with some...

After a long ride I want a banana with some peanut butter. I'll start fantasizing about it when I'm about ten miles from done...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-13, 07:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,213
Posted By mworden

I also have Raynauds, which seems to be getting...

I also have Raynauds, which seems to be getting progressively worse with each passing year (another joy of aging...). It seems to be more related to getting chilled in my core than having chilly...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-13, 10:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,213
Posted By mworden

Thinking about colder weather

Here in the northeast it is starting to feel like fall, which means that cold weather won't be too far away. This year, I'm thinking that I want to extend the riding season and postpone having to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-13, 09:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,427
Posted By mworden

Saddle sores

Any tips for avoiding saddle sores from long rides?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-13, 01:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,570
Posted By mworden

I just did a 22 mi recreational ride I found on...

I just did a 22 mi recreational ride I found on ridewithgps this weekend that turned out to have an unadvertised 6 mi section of packed dirt/gravel. My choices were go for it or turn around and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-13, 07:04 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,395
Posted By mworden

There is a large flock (herd) of canada geese...

There is a large flock (herd) of canada geese that live by the side of a pond I frequently ride past. A few weeks ago a large female (she had a brood nearby) was smack in the middle of the narrow...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-13, 11:56 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,395
Posted By mworden

Believe me, I'd like to avoid it also. Hitting a...

Believe me, I'd like to avoid it also. Hitting a groundhog at about 23mph is not my idea of fun. On the other hand, the zertz inserts on my new specialized did a fine job of smoothing out the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-13, 10:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,395
Posted By mworden

Killing small animals

A couple of weeks ago a squirrel ran under my front tire (well, both tires actually). I was going straight and not too fast so I was fine but the squirrel was not. Today I was hauling pretty fast...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-13, 09:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,217
Posted By mworden

Hanging my bike from the front wheel

My garage being as crowded as it is, I am finding it convenient to hang my new Specialized Roubaix vertically from its front wheel from a hook in a rafter - both tires resting along the wall. Is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-13, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,642
Posted By mworden

Just an update for anyone who might still be...

Just an update for anyone who might still be interested. I found the same 2012 bike at a different LBS for $1600. Went back to the first store and ended up getting the 2012 for $1500. Feels like a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-13, 09:42 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,132
Posted By mworden

How do you like the Icon Pro? I've been looking...

How do you like the Icon Pro? I've been looking at a Specialized Roubaix Comp and been wanting to ride the Icon Pro (having trouble finding one to test) but worried the geometry might be too...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-13, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,642
Posted By mworden

Specialized Roubaix Compact '13 vs '12

I took a few bikes out for some test rides yesterday at the LBS. I liked the Specialized Roubaix Compact. The store has the 2013 model at list price ($1750) and a left over 2012 model at $1800...
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