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Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-14, 10:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,531
Posted By abdul10000

What happened, how did u get in an accident? It...

What happened, how did u get in an accident? It sounds like you had several crashes before?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-14, 11:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,688
Posted By abdul10000

Get Trek Domane, possibly the most comfortable...

Get Trek Domane, possibly the most comfortable road bike.

This is a good model and within your budget:

Domane 4.3 - Trek Bicycle...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-14, 09:03 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,675
Posted By abdul10000

I am glad you like it with 35mm tires. I was...

I am glad you like it with 35mm tires. I was considering the same rout, but since I am out of states I had to order based on what was available in Trek's international warehouse and the crossrip size...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-14, 12:15 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,675
Posted By abdul10000

Juvenile, remove that hammer from your hand and...

Juvenile, remove that hammer from your hand and put it somewhere safe before you drop it on your foot and run crying to your mommy!!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-14, 12:08 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,675
Posted By abdul10000

Just because you are juvenile that can't...

Just because you are juvenile that can't understand doesn't mean you call others names
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-14, 11:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,675
Posted By abdul10000

Congratulations. Are you riding it with the...

Congratulations.

Are you riding it with the original 700x35 tires or did you swap them to something thinner?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-14, 01:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,675
Posted By abdul10000

That would not make sense, because 46x11 gears...

That would not make sense, because 46x11 gears can reach 30+ mph, and that is only 2-3mph less than what can be reached with 50x11 gears.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,081
Posted By abdul10000

Is it really bad, in what way?

Is it really bad, in what way?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-14, 09:04 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,675
Posted By abdul10000

Why do you want to switch to 50/34?

Why do you want to switch to 50/34?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-14, 11:35 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,133
Posted By abdul10000

I am not sure I understand your point. Are you...

I am not sure I understand your point. Are you saying that trying to develop and engage muscles on the upstroke doesn't provide any benefit?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-14, 12:36 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,133
Posted By abdul10000

How long does it take to learn how to utilize the...

How long does it take to learn how to utilize the whole pedal for power?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-14, 01:38 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,133
Posted By abdul10000

I just started doing single leg drills after...

I just started doing single leg drills after getting clip less pedals and I am interested to learn about this too.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-14, 01:41 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,361
Posted By abdul10000

obviously you are using your crank effectively...

obviously you are using your crank effectively relative to your terrine. On the other hand I don't like it for the urban constant accelerate and decelerate riding I do. Plus I like to do slow to top...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-14, 10:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

Do you recommend any? Shimano makes insoles...

Do you recommend any? Shimano makes insoles specifically for this type of shoe (CT/UT INSOLE (http://www.shimano-lifestylegear.com/us/fw/products/accessory/soles.php?pScacce001), last in the page),...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-14, 07:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

An update, I just received the Shimano Sh-CT45...

An update, I just received the Shimano Sh-CT45 Touring shoes (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00937P1KA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1VM2EAD4ZH7KE&coliid=I2ZDHUUD6PW5EV)and the Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-14, 06:40 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,361
Posted By abdul10000

Thanks. Regarding your suggestion, short of...

Thanks.

Regarding your suggestion, short of taking the more expensive triple route, swapping the crank to a 36/46 is the best option. I think shifting from 36 to 46 would be really smooth...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-14, 01:10 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,361
Posted By abdul10000

This is contrary to what I thought, that 9 speed...

This is contrary to what I thought, that 9 speed lower end drive trains would be more durable, but I guess you make a logical case for that. What do people in this situation use, Shimano's lower end...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-14, 01:54 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,361
Posted By abdul10000

Thanks, this is exactly what I thought and...

Thanks, this is exactly what I thought and exactly how I was hoping to use a triple. Alas, I will not be able to do this upgrade with my 11 speed ultegra drive train.



I dont understand this,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-14, 03:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,124
Posted By abdul10000

Going uphill would be noticeably easier, but...

Going uphill would be noticeably easier, but would acceleration be much faster with this bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-14, 11:28 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,361
Posted By abdul10000

Thanks, I don't think a 36 chain ring offers a...

Thanks, I don't think a 36 chain ring offers a whole allot over a 34, if it was 39 chain ring I think that would be pretty good though not as good as having the triple because it minimizes cross...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-14, 09:21 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,151
Posted By abdul10000

Interesting, what is considered the most...

Interesting, what is considered the most efficient road bike tire, 25mm or 28mm, and are 32mm tires more efficient than 23mm tires?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-14, 03:32 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,151
Posted By abdul10000

If you go with the default tire 23mm the...

If you go with the default tire 23mm the calculator will show a loss of speed with thinner 20mm tires and a gain of speed with thicker 25mm tires. I fond that confusing because I always though the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-14, 02:16 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,361
Posted By abdul10000

True, but sadly I just found out that Shimano...

True, but sadly I just found out that Shimano does not offer a triple option for the Ultegra 6800!!

My bike is 2014 Trek Domane 4.5 ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-14, 02:02 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,361
Posted By abdul10000

Thanks this clarifies so much

Thanks this clarifies so much
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-14, 01:59 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,361
Posted By abdul10000

Thanks, I see there are allot of variables

Thanks, I see there are allot of variables
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,361
Posted By abdul10000

you bring a good point, I am still relatively new...

you bring a good point, I am still relatively new but I seem to cycle around 95rpm
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-14, 01:38 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,361
Posted By abdul10000

Yes I take that into account by poiniting out...

Yes I take that into account by poiniting out that the 39 chain ring is bigger and also that its position seems to make it able to shift to a lower sprocket (13t) vs (14t) maximum with the compact 34...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-14, 01:35 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,361
Posted By abdul10000

This is interesting case, because from what I...

This is interesting case, because from what I understand most people do most of their flat riding in the 34, 36, 39, 42 chain ring.



Thanks



Exactly what I am experiencing, and that what...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-14, 01:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,151
Posted By abdul10000

It would be awesome if there was a feature...

It would be awesome if there was a feature showing the effects of weight vs air drag vs rolling resistance. This can help people understand the gains one can make if they swap their cross bike 32mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-14, 12:43 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,361
Posted By abdul10000

Yes I came across this too, but is it true that a...

Yes I came across this too, but is it true that a narrower cassette makes shifting smoother also?



sorry I dont understand this part, also what do you mean by fd?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-14, 11:00 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,361
Posted By abdul10000

Looking at TRIPLE crank differently

I read allot of threads discussing the value of triple cranks in climbing, but doesn't triple offer better gear ratios for flats as well?

For example, I am running right now a compact crank...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,164
Posted By abdul10000

Photographer

Photographer
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-14, 12:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,810
Posted By abdul10000

thanks, that clarifies things

thanks, that clarifies things
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-14, 10:07 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,810
Posted By abdul10000

Thanks for replying. That's what I did and got:...

Thanks for replying. That's what I did and got: wheel 700mm or .7m x 3.14 x 4.545454 (50/11) = 9.99m

but his numbers are a little different:



That's why I was wondering about his formula.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-14, 09:44 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,810
Posted By abdul10000

I am interesdted to know how you calculate this...

I am interesdted to know how you calculate this figure, can you share the formula?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-14, 12:45 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,412
Posted By abdul10000

I like this one from 2014 lineup: 359943

I like this one from 2014 lineup:

359943
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-14, 02:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

For people who used the A520 before, I have one...

For people who used the A520 before, I have one question. I understand that the A520 is single sided, but is it possible to pedal it with regular shoes? If for example I get on my bike with regular...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-14, 03:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

Thanks for your feedback. What type of MTB shoes...

Thanks for your feedback. What type of MTB shoes you use?

I once had a chance to try biking shoes. They were Bontrager RL MTB (http://bontrager.com/model/11660) I could not walk in them...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-14, 02:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

Yea that's a really convenient feature, but it...

Yea that's a really convenient feature, but it seems this comes with a draw back over the other two Shimano SPD pedals made for Road bikes. The A530's spd side doesn't have the support cage around...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-14, 12:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

pedals? speedplay. regular pedals...

pedals? speedplay.



regular pedals allow you to push only, clipless pedals allow you to push and pull and engage all your leg and hip muscles.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-14, 11:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

Thanks for your input, I guess they are both very...

Thanks for your input, I guess they are both very similar with the A530 having the advantage of two sides (one platform, and one cleat) and the A520 having the advantage of being always in upright...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-14, 02:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

While I was researching pedals I found this ...

While I was researching pedals I found this (http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/shimano-a520-vs-a530-vs-a600.121550/)very informative thread comparing the A520 vs A530 vs A600.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-14, 02:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

This is really great to know. Does the Time Iclic...

This is really great to know. Does the Time Iclic System you are using now offer more degrees of float?



In what way, more float or a different feel?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-14, 11:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

Does Shimano offer float on their pedals? I...

Does Shimano offer float on their pedals? I researched few models and it seems they don't which is really odd.



Yes, I am leaning towards taking the same rout and adding the road system in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-14, 01:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

I think the RECREATIONAL & FITNESS SHOES ...

I think the RECREATIONAL & FITNESS SHOES (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/shoes/recreational-fitness-shoes/tahoe-sport)are pretty much the same as touring offered by Shimano, right?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-14, 01:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

Thanks, I would love to know the specific reasons...

Thanks, I would love to know the specific reasons behind this



This is interesting to know, I will try to reseach and see if they have touring shoes.



Interesting, what was the main...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-14, 01:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

This is very encouraging to know, as I am leaning...

This is very encouraging to know, as I am leaning towards touring shoes and the SH-CT45 (http://www.shimano-lifestylegear.com/us/fw/products/tour/006sh_ct45.php?pSccontentsPro) model in particular....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-14, 07:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,166
Posted By abdul10000

Trying to buy first biking/cycling shoes and need your advice

I am trying to buy my first set of clip less biking shoes and I am really confused by the different options and possible combinations available. To make things more difficult I have no access to any...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-14, 10:34 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 32,436
Posted By abdul10000

The way I see it, he is trying to appeal to...

The way I see it, he is trying to appeal to peoples' common sense, where as you are trying to be funny with nonsense.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-14, 12:22 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 32,436
Posted By abdul10000

That's what I thought too, between using two...

That's what I thought too, between using two light bikes of equal weight the one made of carbon will enable you to go faster in long routes because it's more comfortable to ride (less fatigue) than...
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