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Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-06, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 769
Posted By shardy53

Riding with no hands

Why is it easier for me to steer my old comfort bike with no hands, but my road bike and my mountain bike are much more unstable.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-06, 02:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,029
Posted By shardy53

Timmyquest, Can't you take a joke? Lighten up...

Timmyquest,
Can't you take a joke? Lighten up man, its only entertainment. If you want serious answers about back pain, maybe you should call a doctor instead of bike riders. I also wouldn't ask...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-06, 11:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,029
Posted By shardy53

Timmyquest, 56mm is a little more than half the...

Timmyquest, 56mm is a little more than half the size of a cigarette.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-06, 06:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,029
Posted By shardy53

UmneyDurak is absolutely right. With that 56mm...

UmneyDurak is absolutely right. With that 56mm frame you must be all crunched up like an accordian when riding. That explains all the back pain.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-06, 06:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 309
Posted By shardy53

I completed my first Century ride

My first century was actually 110 miles on friday. I am amazed that I made it as easily as I did. I am also surprized that some of the people that I was intimidated by before the ride, are not in as...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-06, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 474
Posted By shardy53

My first century is comming up on friday

First century and boy am I nervous. It is with 350 other riders in the "Ride for missing children" in central NY. I just hope i don't get a flat or something that will get me stuck in the sag wagon....
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-06, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 412
Posted By shardy53

I bought Maxxis Holy Rollers

I finally changed the tires on my Gary Fisher HKEK from the Bontrager Jones ACX's that it came with to Maxxis Holy Rollers. What a difference. Not only can I get to the trails via pavement more...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-06, 05:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,032
Posted By shardy53

What size tires should I buy? 23s or 25s

I am buying Continental Ultra gator skin tires for my road bike to replace the Michelins that it came with. Should I stick with the 700x 25mm size that it came with or would I be better off with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-06, 05:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,072
Posted By shardy53

Classic rock from the sixties and seventies. I ve...

Classic rock from the sixties and seventies. I ve got about 700 songs in my player. I can't use headphones anymore because they make my ears ring. Too much loud music in my youth. I know it pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-06, 05:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,072
Posted By shardy53

As unbelieveable as it might seem, it really...

As unbelieveable as it might seem, it really sounds good.

Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-06, 04:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,072
Posted By shardy53

My wife thinks Im out of my mind but I don't like...

My wife thinks Im out of my mind but I don't like to wear headphones when I am riding, so i bought a small amplified speaker system for my bike. I just plug my MP3 player into it and it sounds great....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-06, 04:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By shardy53

That sounds like TigerGPS.com. They not only dont...

That sounds like TigerGPS.com. They not only dont tell you that it is not in stock, but they charge your credit card besides. Days later you realize that you have been snookered.

Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-06, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Posted By shardy53

Garmin Edge 305 question

Why does it need the spoke sensor for the speed indicator? I thought it worked off of the GPS system?

Alsi when I attached the Cadence sensor and magnet, I had to shim the magnet closer to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-06, 12:10 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 22,932
Posted By shardy53

I finally cancelled my order with TigerGPS.com....

I finally cancelled my order with TigerGPS.com. They are a bunch of liars. They kept telling me that it would be shipped the next day when they didn't have one in stock. They charged my credit card...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-06, 04:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,090
Posted By shardy53

The latest findings by the medical community...

The latest findings by the medical community agrees that the formula is calories in minus calories burned. It makes no difference when you eat. Now that being said, it is not a good idea to eat all...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-06, 11:49 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 22,932
Posted By shardy53

Tiger GPS does not have them in stock yet. Today...

Tiger GPS does not have them in stock yet. Today I was assured that Garmin confirmed that they were in transit. This is the first and last time that I will buy from TigerGPS, simply because they have...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-06, 03:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,864
Posted By shardy53

Yes my feet do start to get numb after an hour so...

Yes my feet do start to get numb after an hour so on the eliptical machine so I change foot position and lift my heels untill the blood circulation comes back.


On the spinning. The trainer had...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-06, 01:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,864
Posted By shardy53

Did my first spinning class last night

I thought I was in reasonable shape. I have been doing two hours a day on the eliptical cardio machines and burning 2400 calories a day. This first 45 min cardio spinning class last night humbled me....
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-23-06, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By shardy53

Trek does not have the gary fisher Genesis frame...

Trek does not have the gary fisher Genesis frame like some of the fisher models like the HKEK and others.

Steve
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-20-06, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,016
Posted By shardy53

I found this on the internet about Schwinn ...

I found this on the internet about Schwinn

Steve


"What’s the good thing about a Schwinn? Nostalgia? Little else? Maybe? I think there cool as apple pie but man, those things are...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 01:13 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 22,932
Posted By shardy53

I just got off the phone with Garmin Int. The...

I just got off the phone with Garmin Int. The 305's are being shipped as we speak. Tiger GPS will get them soon but no promises as to an exact date. I wish that Tiger GPS had been honest with me...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-06, 01:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,809
Posted By shardy53

My wife informed me the other day that she had...

My wife informed me the other day that she had read an artical on "BOINKING" in some cycling magazine. I informed her that eating right should not stop her from boinking. We then discussed the proper...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-06, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 296
Posted By shardy53

Giant OCR1 sells for about $950. Aluminum...

Giant OCR1 sells for about $950. Aluminum frame,Carbon fork, Ultegra. Nice deal for the money.
Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-06, 12:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,232
Posted By shardy53

I always eat a bowl of Cheerios and an apple or...

I always eat a bowl of Cheerios and an apple or an orange before a ride and I take another apple with me in case the ride is long. two apples will last me the whole day untill about six oclock. They...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-06, 12:46 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 22,932
Posted By shardy53

I just got off the phone with tigergps and they...

I just got off the phone with tigergps and they told me today that a mistake was made and they would not be shipping my 305 untill today. That's OK though as long as I get one this week.

Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-06, 10:10 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 22,932
Posted By shardy53

I called Tiger GPS this morning and 305 bundle is...

I called Tiger GPS this morning and 305 bundle is being shipped today also. I am surprised that I actually got one because I did not order mine untill a week and a half ago. There were a lot of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-05, 05:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,551
Posted By shardy53

Here in Utica NY it is 28 degrees with two inches...

Here in Utica NY it is 28 degrees with two inches of snow on the ground. This sucks because there isn't enough snow for skiing and just enough salt on the road to stop me from riding my bike. I guess...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-05, 06:41 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 9,446
Posted By shardy53

Too bad almost all of his bikes are very tall. ...

Too bad almost all of his bikes are very tall.

Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-05, 06:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,805
Posted By shardy53

I havent drank in 12 years. I now own three...

I havent drank in 12 years. I now own three bikes, seven guitars, two boats, two kayaks, skis, snowshoes etc. Now all I need is time.

Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-05, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By shardy53

I bought a trainer. What a workout!

I bought a Cycle opps mag+ trainer yesterday and finally got to use it today. I was a bit disappointed at first because I thought it would have more tension, but after an hour of using it in high...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-05, 06:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,187
Posted By shardy53

I have had people pass me and immediatly pull...

I have had people pass me and immediatly pull over to the right and park in front of me.
Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-05, 01:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,452
Posted By shardy53

Anyone use a GPS instead of a bicycle computer?

I would like to know if they are accurate for speed and milage I have three bikes so it would be really convenient to have just one GPS. Also I would appreciate some recomendations on brands to look...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-05, 07:00 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,442
Posted By shardy53

First of all the best thing to do is to admit to...

First of all the best thing to do is to admit to yourself that the accident was your fault. You were not riding on the right and you veered even farther to the left as he was passing. Also, if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-05, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,108
Posted By shardy53

I just searched on Froogle and $1199 is the...

I just searched on Froogle and $1199 is the cheapest on the net. The R700 ranged from $1199 to $1600.
Steve

BTW Have you checked out the Giant OCR1? They can be had for $950.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-05, 05:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,973
Posted By shardy53

He didn't make it to the other side so we still...

He didn't make it to the other side so we still don't know for sure if anything is there. I choose to be a believer. The odds are better that nothing bad will happen that way.
Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-05, 06:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,519
Posted By shardy53

Daylight savings time ends this week. Gak

When I get out of work it will be dark. This is really going to suck. I did not get into riding untill september and soon there will be snow on the ground and darkness by 430 PM every day. I better...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-05, 05:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,168
Posted By shardy53

OH Gawd, Edith! This is a gay relationship. I...

OH Gawd, Edith! This is a gay relationship. I thought that you made a mistake about the guy thing. Forget about my prediction about when you are married and have kids. Hell, you can walk anytime.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-25-05, 06:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,168
Posted By shardy53

RainbowRider, I am not cynical, I speak from...

RainbowRider,
I am not cynical, I speak from experience. He is not alweays going to be so cute, and the good sex will not last forever either. When that occurs you better have more in common or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-25-05, 05:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,168
Posted By shardy53

The dating process is the perfect time to weed...

The dating process is the perfect time to weed out those people who are not compatible with you. That is what it is for. Get out of the relationship and find someone with whom you can enjoy these...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-05, 11:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,538
Posted By shardy53

Just last week I misjudged a rather large curb. I...

Just last week I misjudged a rather large curb. I pulled my front wheel off of the ground and instead of landing on the curb it landed right at the base of it and I did a complete flip with my feet...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 06:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,522
Posted By shardy53

Thanks for the advice. I just noticed the other...

Thanks for the advice. I just noticed the other thread about hills so this one is a bit redundant I suppose. Somehow I remember zooming up hills when I was a kid with my old 1962 Rollfast single...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 05:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,522
Posted By shardy53

Should I stay in the seat and shift down and...

Should I stay in the seat and shift down and pedal at a moderate pace, or should I keep it in a higher gear and stand while pedaling? What about real steep hills? I must be doing something wrong...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-15-05, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By shardy53

KonaRider, I mainly use the bike on hard...

KonaRider,
I mainly use the bike on hard packed nature trails and gravel roads. I also do some paved road riding to get to the trails. These tires call for a max of 60 lbs of air but I am running...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-15-05, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By shardy53

I hate the Bontager Jones ACX tires on my new HKEK

They came stock on my Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo. They slip out from underneath me very often on wet surfaces and I fell twice when they seemed to get stuck in small ruts that never seemed to bother...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-14-05, 05:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,852
Posted By shardy53

I just bought a Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo for...

I just bought a Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo for $749. It is a 2005 so they wanted to get rid of it and start putting up the display of skis and snowboards.

Steve
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-13-05, 04:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 442
Posted By shardy53

It is a Pilot SL with motion control 80mm travel....

It is a Pilot SL with motion control 80mm travel. It also has a rebound control adjustment on the bottom.

Steve
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-05, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 442
Posted By shardy53

Question about rock shox and air leakage

My Rock Shox leak the air out of them in about a day. Is this normal? My bike is less than a week old.

Steve
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-10-05, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 574
Posted By shardy53

No replies but I decided on the Hoo Koo E Koo and...

No replies but I decided on the Hoo Koo E Koo and I am glad I did. I like the Front Rock Shox and it shifts as slick as snot. I love the feel of the Genesis frame. The only thing I might change is...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-08-05, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By shardy53

I had that happen to me before and I used...

I had that happen to me before and I used aluminum foil as a shim and it lasted over a year.

Steve
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-08-05, 05:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 574
Posted By shardy53

I have narrowed my search down to these two bikes...

I have narrowed my search down to these two bikes The Montare is a dual sport bike and the Hoo Koo E Koo is more full mountain bike. I have a Diamond back Wildwood comfort bike now that works well on...
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