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Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-04-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,792
Posted By akeelor

Good morning, I recently purchased the SB20...

Good morning,

I recently purchased the SB20 for me and my wife and I am curious if you are changing the pedals on the crank for your wife each time she rides?

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 480
Posted By akeelor

Ride and Life Report - Specialized Aethos Pro

It's been quite some time since I've posted in the forums but while riding yesterday I felt motivated to give an update. The past two years have been some of the hardest in my life due to separation,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-21, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 864
Posted By akeelor

The roller suggestion would likely be ok from a...

The roller suggestion would likely be ok from a weight perspective, although at 450lbs I would certainly verify before purchasing. However, the primary issue I see would be the ability at that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By akeelor

Thanks for your replies. I agree that the frame...

Thanks for your replies. I agree that the frame is very well regarded. Component group solid as well. In the end, I found a 2016 Canyon Endurace CF for the same price in very good condition. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-21, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By akeelor

2011 Giant TCR Advanced 2 - NOS

Good January afternoon,

So I got on the smart trainer train this year with the 2020 Wahoo Kickr and Clmbr. I like it more than I thought I would especially paired with Rouvy. I have been looking...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-20, 12:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,178
Posted By akeelor

Good year

Just shy of 4,700 miles this year. I'm in international sales and the needless to say, travel has been effectively banned. It sure helped me to have more time in the saddle. Record year for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By akeelor

I had a similar progression to what you are...

I had a similar progression to what you are describing about 10 years ago. I am also 53 years old and have noticed some physical changes although I consider myself to be in decent shape Last year a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-19, 09:05 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,952
Posted By akeelor

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/orbea_avant_7c6683ee7bffa186f6f798c5f8c7c12b1bb5db6c.jpg
I'm really enjoying mine!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-19, 10:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,756
Posted By akeelor

This.

This.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-19, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,075
Posted By akeelor

rThanks very much!

rThanks very much!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,075
Posted By akeelor

Road Cycling in Wrightsville Beach, NC

I am traveling with my wife and kids to Wrightsville Beach, NC in a couple of weeks and was hoping a few people might have some advice on routes in the area. I am likely going to rent a Specialized...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-17, 01:25 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,505
Posted By akeelor

18K/month during active months - maybe 6 months...

18K/month during active months - maybe 6 months out of the year.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-17, 10:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,800
Posted By akeelor

Wilier GTS

I've really enjoyed this bike for the past few years.

581674
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-16, 10:55 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 17,422
Posted By akeelor

Mine either :(

Mine either :(
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-15, 10:33 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,929
Posted By akeelor

If this is the right size for you..

2015 Wilier GTS Ultegra Large Carbon 11 Speed Road Bike | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-WILIER-GTS-ULTEGRA-LARGE-CARBON-11-SPEED-ROAD-BIKE-/331675693323?hash=item4d3969710b)

I have the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-15, 08:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,132
Posted By akeelor

For those interested, I used a shop in...

For those interested, I used a shop in Switzerland. Communication was great and transaction went smoothly. Web page is www.bellatisport.com He will sell you a frame or a complete bike and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-15, 11:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,132
Posted By akeelor

:) I am no pro at putting it together. My LBS...

:) I am no pro at putting it together. My LBS did it all for $75.00. They loved having the project in January.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-15, 10:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,844
Posted By akeelor

Love my Boyd Vitesse wheels. Going strong for...

Love my Boyd Vitesse wheels. Going strong for almost 2 years under this 200 pounder.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-15, 11:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,132
Posted By akeelor

I bought a Wilier frame from a dealer on the...

I bought a Wilier frame from a dealer on the Swiss/Italian border 1.5 years ago without a hitch. It was significantly cheaper than buying in the U.S., in fact I couldn't find a Wilier dealer who...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-15, 09:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,977
Posted By akeelor

+1 for the Boyd's. I have 4K miles on my Vitesse...

+1 for the Boyd's. I have 4K miles on my Vitesse wheels with no maintenance. They are great.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-15, 07:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,510
Posted By akeelor

460376 Wilier GTS with Boyd Vitesse wheels

460376
Wilier GTS with Boyd Vitesse wheels
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-05-15, 07:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,066
Posted By akeelor

I am taking a serious look at this option: ...

I am taking a serious look at this option:

HEDCAM Ten80 - Cycle Bundle (http://www.hedcamz.com/product/hedcam-ten80-action-camera-cycle-bundle/)

Under $200 delivered to the US. I really like...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-15, 08:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,919
Posted By akeelor

:bike2:

:bike2:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-15, 03:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,919
Posted By akeelor

In is incorrect, however, you are limited on your...

In is incorrect, however, you are limited on your range of motion. Maximum cranking would be a big fail.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-15, 03:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,919
Posted By akeelor

Bike is fine. My psyche was temporarily wounded.

Bike is fine. My psyche was temporarily wounded.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-15, 11:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,919
Posted By akeelor

It is pretty close to dead-on (from memory) with...

It is pretty close to dead-on (from memory) with the center of the roller. The rollers have wheelbase settings that correspond with the differing lengths of bikes. It is set up appropriately and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-15, 11:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,919
Posted By akeelor

I rode off the front of my rollers

Having tired of traipsing to the gym, I recently got my rollers out and have ridden a couple hundred miles. It took me a little while to get used to them, again, but quickly got pretty proficient,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-14, 10:36 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 34,595
Posted By akeelor

I own the 2010 version of this bike and I would...

I own the 2010 version of this bike and I would not call myself a Moto enthusiast, but rather wise with how much money I spent on a Ti bike. The frame on this bike is very nice. I love the way it...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-14, 07:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,862
Posted By akeelor

Well, I put in 40 miles last night without a flat...

Well, I put in 40 miles last night without a flat in sight :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-14, 06:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,806
Posted By akeelor

Well, that closet door is about as white as I am...

Well, that closet door is about as white as I am going to get for a background. My garage is funky and ugly but functional but definitely not the right backdrop for such a lovely bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-14, 06:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,806
Posted By akeelor

Nah, it's just right the way its set up now.

Nah, it's just right the way its set up now.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-14, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,862
Posted By akeelor

Conti 4000s

Conti 4000s
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,806
Posted By akeelor

"I like it a lot"

"I like it a lot"
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-14, 06:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,806
Posted By akeelor

I like my Wilier

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Built this lovely machine in January and have ridden her about 3K miles. Endurance geometry really fits the bill for my 47 yr old body. The handling is snappy and race worthy and she...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-14, 01:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,862
Posted By akeelor

80% open road, 20% MUP, no rollers included.

80% open road, 20% MUP, no rollers included.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-14, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,862
Posted By akeelor

What can I say? Pretty amazing I know.

What can I say? Pretty amazing I know.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-14, 10:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,862
Posted By akeelor

1st flat in 8 years of riding.

Lulled into being lazy about carrying a pump and didn't have one on last night's ride. Big old thorn did the trick. I had a spare tube and was fortunate to meet a fellow cyclist by the name of Phil...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-14, 08:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,765
Posted By akeelor

Front derailleur shift from small to large...

Front derailleur shift from small to large chainring is a major improvment. Braking is significantly improved. Comfort with grip on the hoods (this one is more subjective), but I think it's much...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-14, 12:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,765
Posted By akeelor

If money isn't an issue, the 6800 group is...

If money isn't an issue, the 6800 group is significantly better IMHO. I have a bike with 6700 which I rode for 3 years and purchased a new bike this year with 6800. After riding the 6800 for 2K...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-14, 08:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,444
Posted By akeelor

The angst is primarily directed at road cyclists,...

The angst is primarily directed at road cyclists, hence the post in this forum. Besides, I redeemed myself by providing my short review of the new gruppo. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-14, 07:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,444
Posted By akeelor

Annual rant regarding road rage crazies

It seems as though every year about this time I am motivated to write about the loons, angry tools, disenfranchised youth, bitter women, testosterone laden morons in trucks, etc, etc...

After...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,843
Posted By akeelor

For me it was a pretty fast ride. 20.03 actual...

For me it was a pretty fast ride. 20.03 actual time on Garmin. Pretty windy with 17mph gusts and then some nice tailwind. Only about 1000 ft of climbing. You can see the ride here:

Bike Ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 01:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,843
Posted By akeelor

I think it was something like this: 396186

I think it was something like this:
396186
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 10:00 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,843
Posted By akeelor

It was definitely a fast ride. 37 miles at a...

It was definitely a fast ride. 37 miles at a 20.03 MPH avg pace.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,843
Posted By akeelor

? Must be humor I don't understand.

? Must be humor I don't understand.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 09:50 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,843
Posted By akeelor

It was definitely a trike. I seem to have mixed...

It was definitely a trike. I seem to have mixed my language. No electric assist. Major pedaling.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 07:10 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,843
Posted By akeelor

He was downright fast and I couldn't catch him...

He was downright fast and I couldn't catch him and I was pushing my limit for a long while. He beat me.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-14, 10:33 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,843
Posted By akeelor

Beat by a bent.

Yesterday I was out on one of my typical 30-40 mile rides. On this particular day I was using a long section of the MUP to complete my route. I came up on a guy(I think since I never saw his face)...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-14, 09:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,815
Posted By akeelor

Wilier Gran Turismo GTS - New in 2014. I had the...

Wilier Gran Turismo GTS - New in 2014. I had the one pictured built in January. I have put about 500 miles on it so far and really like the comfort and performance. Handling is very precise.379002
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-14, 11:41 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 23,898
Posted By akeelor

xtc14 - I won't put my contact info on this...

xtc14 - I won't put my contact info on this message board. Do you have PM capabilities yet?
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