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Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-05, 03:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 840
Posted By misssparklies

Hmmmmm- Boy do I know way too much about this! :D...

Hmmmmm- Boy do I know way too much about this! :D
Knee pain commonly comes from two things. Every yells get a fitting! And there's nothing wrong with that, except the LBS will overlook the two...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-05, 02:36 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,381
Posted By misssparklies

I have no problem strolling around in the suit....

I have no problem strolling around in the suit. If you're going to wear Lycra shorts- EVER- you needed to just get over it the first time you put them on. And wasn't strutting yer Boonen the point of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-05, 02:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,175
Posted By misssparklies

I still ride downtubes on one of my bikes;...

I still ride downtubes on one of my bikes; nothing wrong with 'em. That bike is bit pricey though. The problem with older bikes can be that they turn into projects. They need this, they need that, if...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-05, 12:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,408
Posted By misssparklies

I agree completely about using a mountain bike...

I agree completely about using a mountain bike with heavy duty brakes in the city- much safer tool for commuting. Put on some slicks and go.
I haven't seen the single most important skill of street...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-05, 03:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By misssparklies

well- q factor is the measurement in MM of the...

well- q factor is the measurement in MM of the distance from crank arm face to crank arm face at the spot where the pedals screw in. Some people need it skinnier than others. Apparently with new...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-05, 03:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By misssparklies

Thanks, y'all. No, I got the problem and started...

Thanks, y'all. No, I got the problem and started bothering people to find out what it was. I use LOOK on the road and ATAC on the dirt, clips and straps on the beater bikes. Been rotating between...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-05, 02:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,814
Posted By misssparklies

Welcome to the Pleasure Dome, Brother! Those...

Welcome to the Pleasure Dome, Brother!

Those pads on the toe and heel of the shoe are what you put down- not the cleat. Never stand on the cleats! And somebody set up the release tension too tight...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-05, 02:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,134
Posted By misssparklies

Y'all sound like the kids in the Dirt section-...

Y'all sound like the kids in the Dirt section- quit worrying and ride. You'll like suspension better if you set it up so firm sag isn't a real factor- but the shock will still be a huge improvement....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-05, 01:45 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,449
Posted By misssparklies

I never thought of wearing those lacy red thongs...

I never thought of wearing those lacy red thongs on the outside of my shorts but idea is starting to appeal to me ;)

I'm a 5'5" woman and I get in cager fights too- kicking a little ass, or at...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-05, 12:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 671
Posted By misssparklies

God I'm really sorry to change the subject BUT......

God I'm really sorry to change the subject BUT... When you keep getting shin splints it's time to see the orthotic man. It comes from weirdness in the feet, like falling metatarsals. I have a big...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-05, 12:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,294
Posted By misssparklies

The big problem with mace? It will blow back in...

The big problem with mace? It will blow back in your face and screw you over. Just use solid training wheels, ride right over the bastard. Drop a couple teeth, pick up the power and accelerate- ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-05, 05:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,052
Posted By misssparklies

Having lived through my own death and ridden away...

Having lived through my own death and ridden away at least 5 times because of helmets- I vote for wearing them. Always. I've totally shattered a few helmets and I think the technology is awesome. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-05, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By misssparklies

Q factor hell

Hi all- I thought roadies might know more about this. The dirties said "Huh?" Got my knees worked on, (lateral releases) took a long rehab and am still spinning smaller chainrings to strengthen...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-05, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Posted By misssparklies

Q factor hell

I had no idea where to post this - so I'll try here first.
I had to let the orthopods work over my legs- and know I have lovely new knees, a blinding fast cadence, and a weird problem. As I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-05, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,448
Posted By misssparklies

If you're thinner and fitter- everythings going...

If you're thinner and fitter- everythings going well. Some people, especially folks who had plenty of muscle in an earlier part of thier lives, will put it back really quickly in a short time. Or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-05, 03:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,367
Posted By misssparklies

Cycleholic- No, I'm on a bike path moving along....

Cycleholic- No, I'm on a bike path moving along. Some guy on a pricey exotic bike stares me straight in the face, on the side of the path, on the grass, then moves across into the path at right...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-05, 02:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,367
Posted By misssparklies

I understand, Joe Dog. But how fast can I be...

I understand, Joe Dog. But how fast can I be going on a thirty pound bike in a 22 tooth chainwheel and a 26 tooth rear cog? Every other rider in the park is blowing past me except folks who slow down...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-05, 10:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,367
Posted By misssparklies

What would YOU do?

Hi, I'm new here. But not to cycling. I need to vent my rage, and make a desicion.
I had an accident and have been off the bike for a few years. I'm riding outside again, FINALLY, with a very...
Forum: Introductions
07-27-05, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 250
Posted By misssparklies

Louisiana- It's HOT here! :eek:

Hi y'all. I live in South Louisiana, New Orleans most of the time and Innis (middle of nowhere) part of the year. I'm a XC rider at heart, but am coming back to the bike with new knees after a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-05, 01:40 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 10,943
Posted By misssparklies

I always take my hydro pack- even winter here is...

I always take my hydro pack- even winter here is fifty degrees, so I need the water. It has pockets for all the stuff I used to put in the seat pack- but that's such a hassle to pull off the bike if...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-27-05, 12:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,082
Posted By misssparklies

Excellent fork guide- and in the nick of time for...

Excellent fork guide- and in the nick of time for me. I was going to do something stupid and put a 100/130 on a classic '95 Zaskar frame; now I remember why I'm not supposed to do that. :p I'll...
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