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Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-15, 03:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,621
Posted By NoviceJohn

Shoes over $200 is not necessary if you're a...

Shoes over $200 is not necessary if you're a casual rider like myself. I bought mine for $80 while on sale and works well. The higher end ones are lighter in weight and possibly more comfortable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-15, 03:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,092
Posted By NoviceJohn

If you can find a MUP in your area, I would ride...

If you can find a MUP in your area, I would ride on them than roads. Yea, you may have to deal with bicyclists who take up the entire MUP or kids swirling back and forth or bicyclists who are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-05-15, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,264
Posted By NoviceJohn

Whether or not you annoyed your LBS, you need to...

Whether or not you annoyed your LBS, you need to go to a shop that has your desire bike anyway. If that LBS doesn't have your bike, chances are they won't know anything about them anyway.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-15, 11:37 PM
Replies: 2,898
Views: 445,919
Posted By NoviceJohn

If your group is so strict about paceline...

If your group is so strict about paceline etiquette, why are you letting people join you? You and your group is just asking for people to NOT follow your rules. Save yourself the headache and just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-15, 09:39 PM
Replies: 741
Views: 102,496
Posted By NoviceJohn

7k is definitely a number I would not spend on a...

7k is definitely a number I would not spend on a bike even if I win the lottery. Likes someone said, I would rather buy 2-4 good bikes rather than a "god" bike lol.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-15, 07:32 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 22,087
Posted By NoviceJohn

I have no idea what you're talking about lol

I have no idea what you're talking about lol
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-15, 05:22 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 22,087
Posted By NoviceJohn

Earbud on right ear to hear people coming from...

Earbud on right ear to hear people coming from behind when riding alone
No earbuds when riding in a group
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-15, 07:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,610
Posted By NoviceJohn

Basic physics, do your own math and forget about...

Basic physics, do your own math and forget about your apps and cyclometer:

Total ride distance (in miles) / total length of ride (including breaks) in hours = total avg speed in mph
Total ride...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-15, 10:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,740
Posted By NoviceJohn

It's illegal in Florida. However, cops don't...

It's illegal in Florida. However, cops don't really enforce the law b/c they know FL drivers are crazy and at times dangerous to share the road. Even with new bike lanes installed when they repave...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-14, 05:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 552
Posted By NoviceJohn

Crank Arm Removing with a crank puller

I'm a newbie bike mechanic and I want to do some of the lubing and replacing as much as I can. I was playing with the Park Tool Crank Puller (CCP-44) and successfully took off the non-drive crank...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-26-14, 02:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,567
Posted By NoviceJohn

In addition with re-hydrating and replacing your...

In addition with re-hydrating and replacing your electrolytes, I also suggest bringing a wash cloth. During the summer, we have 88-96 F temps (32-35 C) and what I learned this past summer is a wet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-14, 08:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,732
Posted By NoviceJohn

I can 30 miles with one bottle during the cooler...

I can 30 miles with one bottle during the cooler temps like now. During the summer, I would need two and sometimes refills depending on temp.
Forum: Living Car Free
12-14-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,575
Posted By NoviceJohn

Idk about accessory prices are going up but there...

Idk about accessory prices are going up but there is in bike prices. Last year's model of my bike went up by a $100 along with other models.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-13-14, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 51,141
Posted By NoviceJohn

I would pay someone to build me DIY work stand

I would pay someone to build me DIY work stand
Forum: Living Car Free
12-13-14, 04:10 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 9,709
Posted By NoviceJohn

It's surprisingly cheap considering there aren't...

It's surprisingly cheap considering there aren't elections going on
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-14, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 998,237
Posted By NoviceJohn

I know foldies are legit bikes. However, it...

I know foldies are legit bikes. However, it still looks weird to me every time I see one
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-14, 04:05 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 10,616
Posted By NoviceJohn

For cycling, the only purpose I would use it for...

For cycling, the only purpose I would use it for is evidence in case I get sideswiped by a car or something to use in court if someone made me crash and wreck and cracks my bike
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-14, 04:02 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 20,552
Posted By NoviceJohn

I have the Echolion II, $65, fits well and...

I have the Echolion II, $65, fits well and ventilation is fine. I still don't understand the need to invest over $100 in a helmet unless you compete. Other than the look of it, the weight and aero...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-14, 04:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,238
Posted By NoviceJohn

As a person who also lives in Florida, there are...

As a person who also lives in Florida, there are steep hills (in Clermont where I live) where the small ring serves me quite well.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-19-14, 11:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,400
Posted By NoviceJohn

He is no cyclist. It's some POS low life thug...

He is no cyclist. It's some POS low life thug riding a POS bike because he was too poor to buy a car for transportation. I don't label them or include this scumbags in the cycling community
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-14, 09:14 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 8,703
Posted By NoviceJohn

I hear you brother haha. Those things are...

I hear you brother haha. Those things are freaking annoying. Sometimes I'm forced to ride over them because someone was about to pass me on my left
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 8,703
Posted By NoviceJohn

Just based on my experience, kids who were riding...

Just based on my experience, kids who were riding within talking distance (like 20-30 yard at most) of their parents are better controlled than kids who were 100 yards away. The reason is when a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-14, 11:25 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 8,703
Posted By NoviceJohn

1.) Dog walkers with retractable leashes that...

1.) Dog walkers with retractable leashes that stretched across the entire width of the MUP.
2.) Irresponsible parents who allow their kids ride their bikes 100 yds ahead of them and not have...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-07-14, 11:17 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,270
Posted By NoviceJohn

Dude, I live in Florida; therefore I welcome the...

Dude, I live in Florida; therefore I welcome the winter :) I actually ride less during the summer due to the extreme heat.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-14, 08:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,363
Posted By NoviceJohn

Sorry to hear that. My dad was diagnosed with...

Sorry to hear that. My dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's three years ago. Granted he wasn't a cyclist but his life has changed over the last 3 years. As far as I know, he's still the early stages...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-14, 12:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,981
Posted By NoviceJohn

I agree with supporting your local LBS especially...

I agree with supporting your local LBS especially after getting advice from them for a product. Don't say "I'll think about it" to your LBS after you guys played 20 questions. When the sales...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-14, 11:42 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,121
Posted By NoviceJohn

If I was too busy to help a customer (in any...

If I was too busy to help a customer (in any industry), I would say "I'm helping someone else right now. Give me a few minutes and I'll be right back." Or something along those lines. However if...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-17-14, 08:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,943
Posted By NoviceJohn

My bike is stored in my house. The reason why is...

My bike is stored in my house. The reason why is if no one knows you have a bike, they won't try to steal it. Even if a person knows you have a bike, if they saw you bringing in your bike into the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-14, 11:43 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 24,860
Posted By NoviceJohn

There are snobs and a-holes in every culture. ...

There are snobs and a-holes in every culture. There also aren't more snobs in one culture than the other. It's based on your experience. Simple advice. Ignore the snobs and look for the friendly...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-19-14, 10:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,040
Posted By NoviceJohn

I only see bike cops in the downtown area.

I only see bike cops in the downtown area.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,940
Posted By NoviceJohn

I would air dry rather using a dryer

I would air dry rather using a dryer
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-12-14, 10:30 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 16,943
Posted By NoviceJohn

I'm sorry but I disagree with your last sentence....

I'm sorry but I disagree with your last sentence. When I see an experienced rider, like yourself, riding on a MUP, I expect him/her to a relatively straight line, rather or not the rider behind you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-14, 10:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,540
Posted By NoviceJohn

Quite frankly, if you're a good rider and ride in...

Quite frankly, if you're a good rider and ride in a relatively straight line, there should not need a "on your left" because a faster rider can pass the slower rider without the fear being swirled...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-14, 12:16 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,757
Posted By NoviceJohn

I rarely encounter those people and I hate them...

I rarely encounter those people and I hate them both times. Both times were a near miss because both times I had to stop abruptly to avoid running into them. Wearing clipness and stop abruptly is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-14, 12:11 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,757
Posted By NoviceJohn

When I'm about 20-30 yards behind a slower rider...

When I'm about 20-30 yards behind a slower rider or a jogger, I literately would yell "on your left" to assure that they hear me coming. Now, when I yell / raise my voice, it sounds a little...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-14, 12:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,810
Posted By NoviceJohn

People need to get over themselves and stop...

People need to get over themselves and stop judging other people for doing their own thing. If you're not comfortable wearing bibs and jersey on your rides, fine, don't wear them. There's no law...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-14, 10:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,888
Posted By NoviceJohn

It depends on the temperature for me. During the...

It depends on the temperature for me. During the cooler weather, I only needed 48 oz of fluids for a 50-65 mile ride. Now, in the hotter weather, I drank the same 48 oz for a 30-40 mile ride.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-14, 12:17 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 35,473
Posted By NoviceJohn

How's a skinny guy on a cheap bike or fat guy on...

How's a skinny guy on a cheap bike or fat guy on an expensive bike a pet peeve? I don't get it
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-14, 10:43 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,892
Posted By NoviceJohn

Clipless pedals are easy to unclip and you will...

Clipless pedals are easy to unclip and you will not fall if you know how to use them correctly. I've been using cleets for about 6 months now. I fell two times and both times I had very very minor...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-14, 08:49 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 11,984
Posted By NoviceJohn

Safety on MUP depends. MUP in my area is pretty...

Safety on MUP depends. MUP in my area is pretty safe. People (joggers, dog walkers, walkers, other cyclists) are pretty compliant to the rules of the trail. Of course, there are still a few who...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-14, 08:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,936
Posted By NoviceJohn

If riding in the wind makes you more tired, take...

If riding in the wind makes you more tired, take more breaks or longer breaks each time. There is no shame in taking more breaks. If your goal for the day is 20 miles, for example, do what you need...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-14, 09:34 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,385
Posted By NoviceJohn

My first impression of you is some snotty rich...

My first impression of you is some snotty rich person who thinks you own the place and you're entitled to do something just because your 7k bike is a lot "cleaner" than their shopping carts. Not to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-14, 07:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,079
Posted By NoviceJohn

You know what's funny. That's my motivation of...

You know what's funny. That's my motivation of riding. You ride 20-30 miles out. You're tired. However, you can't just quit because you have no ride home haha. Only way home...ride your tired...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-14, 07:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,079
Posted By NoviceJohn

I always like riding my bike. It was a wally...

I always like riding my bike. It was a wally world mtn bike. Max distance would be 9-10 miles. When my bro lend me his target hybrid, I realized how effortless it was compared to a mtn bike. I...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-14, 01:23 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,365
Posted By NoviceJohn

I bring a washcloth, wet it and wipe myself...

I bring a washcloth, wet it and wipe myself (arms, neck, face/forehead) to cool myself during breaks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-14, 01:06 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,324
Posted By NoviceJohn

I buy online when I know exactly what to buy. If...

I buy online when I know exactly what to buy. If I need expertise on something, I would pay the extra money for their service.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-14, 07:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By NoviceJohn

Depends how busy the 4-lane road is. Safety is...

Depends how busy the 4-lane road is. Safety is always #1 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) . If 4 lane road is dangerous at certain times of the day, I would avoid...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-14, 08:19 PM
Replies: 523
Views: 41,432
Posted By NoviceJohn

I'm not sure why people get so bend out of shape...

I'm not sure why people get so bend out of shape when people don't wave back. I personally don't wave at everyone I approach. If I wave and they don't wave back, oh freaking well. I'm also guilty...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-14, 11:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By NoviceJohn

I had my road bike since last October and haven't...

I had my road bike since last October and haven't gotten a flat yet. It heavily depends on what type of surface you ride on. Do you ride on paths with lots of debris or a MUP with minimum debris? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-14, 11:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,707
Posted By NoviceJohn

Get some photochromic lens. You get best of two...

Get some photochromic lens. You get best of two worlds. Clear lens during the dark and dark lens during the day (depending on how much sun is out). Another advice. Unless you can afford to replace...
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