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Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 11:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,683
Posted By sweetfracture3

Blade tape is sticky on both sides, kind of like...

Blade tape is sticky on both sides, kind of like a grimy stickiness. It allows the puck to grip the blade better, it also tends to fall off after being used for awhile in damp conditions. I've gone...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 11:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,294
Posted By sweetfracture3

If I didn't have that extra chain ring I would of...

If I didn't have that extra chain ring I would of done alot more walking during my first week or so - I don't use it very often, but when your legs are tired it beats having to get off the bike.
09-18-05, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 383
Posted By sweetfracture3

Newbie

Hey guys, I'm new to cycling - just bought my first road bike a little over a month ago. I've been riding about a 12-15 mile loop for a few weeks. I'd like to start doing longer rides, but I don't...
09-03-05, 09:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,512
Posted By sweetfracture3

Rent a plane and not look back.

Rent a plane and not look back.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-05, 09:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,234
Posted By sweetfracture3

I've pretty much killed anyone thats even blinked...

I've pretty much killed anyone thats even blinked wrong near me - but that's just how I roll.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-05, 09:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,234
Posted By sweetfracture3

I look at them and shake my head.

I look at them and shake my head.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-05, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By sweetfracture3

Make sure when your shifting to a larger...

Make sure when your shifting to a larger chainring that you hold the left break lever in until the chain moves up. I was unaware of this for my first ride - I thought you just had to click it inwards...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-05, 08:37 PM
Replies: 5
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Views: 461
Posted By sweetfracture3

I got my specialized Allez a little less than 3...

I got my specialized Allez a little less than 3 weeks ago - been riding about 10 miles or so a day, with a much shorter ride when I feel sore. The first 2 weeks or so I felt fine on the bike, but now...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-05, 08:18 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 6,891
Posted By sweetfracture3

In the Air Force Reserve out of Pittsburgh, PA. A...

In the Air Force Reserve out of Pittsburgh, PA. A guy in my shop used to ride quite a bit, but he no longer does, only other person I know of other than myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-05, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 373
Posted By sweetfracture3

Yea, most of the main roads aren't very bad at...

Yea, most of the main roads aren't very bad at all, but most of them have a good bit of traffic so I only go on them when I need to. I mostly ride though the backroads and neighborhoods, which are in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-05, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 373
Posted By sweetfracture3

Give me a mile of flat land and I'll get I'll...

Give me a mile of flat land and I'll get I'll getty on the inside.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-05, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 373
Posted By sweetfracture3

I'm just just curious as to what those climb...

I'm just just curious as to what those climb grades are considered according to the topo map in the link. I guess the best way to do it would be to get a cycle computer, but I'm to poor at the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-05, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 373
Posted By sweetfracture3

I know everyone's idea of a hill or climb is...

I know everyone's idea of a hill or climb is relative, so I'm not sure how rough the terrain I ride on is compared to everyone else. It's not mountainous, but it's constant up and downs; I'm not sure...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-05, 07:35 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,922
Posted By sweetfracture3

Snobs are everywhere - this is a fact of life. No...

Snobs are everywhere - this is a fact of life. No matter where you go, what hobbies you have, people will find a way to set themselves apart so they can look better than the next guy. It's the: "My...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-05, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By sweetfracture3

New Rider Surrounded by Hills

I'm very new to cycling - just got my first road bike wednsday. I've been riding everday since, not sure how far, but about an hour and a half each ride. I don't seem to get winded very much, but my...
08-01-05, 08:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 269
Posted By sweetfracture3

Basic Riding Info

Since I'm just starting to ride I've been looking for some general information on riding. I was searching for my state laws on road biking and came across this sight. The laws apply to Pennslyvania,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-05, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By sweetfracture3

Yup, didn't see what it will look like until I...

Yup, didn't see what it will look like until I came home and checked it out online. The one they showed me was an '05, but when they went to order it for me they found out they could only get an '06....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-05, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By sweetfracture3

Well, went to my LBS today and picked up an 06'...

Well, went to my LBS today and picked up an 06' Specialized Allez. I test rode the Allez sport as well, the Tiagra shifters were nice, but the sora thumb shifter wasn't drastically worse or anything....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-05, 08:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,595
Posted By sweetfracture3

During the 03-04 NHL playoffs(one of the best in...

During the 03-04 NHL playoffs(one of the best in recent years), bowling got better ratings than playoff games. American viewers are amazing.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-05, 11:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,027
Posted By sweetfracture3

Nope, my Docter said my knee was solid, so going...

Nope, my Docter said my knee was solid, so going to PT wasn't needed.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-05, 10:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,027
Posted By sweetfracture3

Thanks the advice guys. It's been about 2...

Thanks the advice guys.

It's been about 2 1/2 months since my surgery - never went to PT, my Docter said I really didn't need to. It gets sore at times, but that's be be expected it; I walked on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-05, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,027
Posted By sweetfracture3

Riding with Bad Knees

I'm just getting into riding, gonna pick up my first bike in a few days. I recently had my ACL replaced and am not really able to put a large amount of strain on it. Is there any particular way to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-05, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By sweetfracture3

I've been reading the forum for last few days and...

I've been reading the forum for last few days and I've learned quite a bit. I've been thinking about getting into road cycling for awhile now, but haven't been able to because of an injury. I'm...
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