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Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-13, 11:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,959
Posted By live311

Here's what I did. First, I got myself a $500...

Here's what I did. First, I got myself a $500 Trek hybrid that works well for rail trails and casual rides around town. Then I put some semi-slicks on the wife's old mountain bike so she could go a...
06-18-13, 11:51 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,866
Posted By live311

I got into road cycling for a few reasons. ...

I got into road cycling for a few reasons. Considering the timing (circa 2003) it's hard to deny that Lance was a factor.

1. fell out of touch with my mountain biking buddies
2. got sick of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 07:38 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,419
Posted By live311

I keep mine in a dehumidified basement. I left...

I keep mine in a dehumidified basement. I left it down there last year without a dehumidifier and one of the cables and bosses developed rust. It's been fine this year so far with the dehumidifier,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 11:08 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,287
Posted By live311

OP, all of these responses boil down to one...

OP, all of these responses boil down to one thing: if the bike is comfortable, it fits. There are too many variables behind an ideal fit, such as body proportions and flexibility, frame geometry,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-10, 08:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 848
Posted By live311

I almost always get soreness in those areas; some...

I almost always get soreness in those areas; some days are worse than others. It will get better as you ride more. If it doesn't, consider adjusting your bar height or getting a full fitting.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-10, 08:40 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 22,252
Posted By live311

Ciocc, Coppi, DeBernardi, Boeris ...

Ciocc, Coppi, DeBernardi, Boeris

www.zarbikes.com
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-10, 08:29 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,534
Posted By live311

I tried a new route yesterday and ran into some...

I tried a new route yesterday and ran into some of this stuff. It tends to keep speeders at bay on back roads. Yeah, it sucks on a bike, but it beats potholes, loose gravel, or dirt.
06-04-10, 09:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 23,829
Posted By live311

I have the 7.1FX. It's a great bike for...

I have the 7.1FX. It's a great bike for recreational riding on rail trails and tooling around town. If you're looking for something more for fitness I would save up for at least a 7.2. The 7.1 has...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-10, 06:11 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,455
Posted By live311

I really don't get the whole iPod in public...

I really don't get the whole iPod in public thing, in general. It's really just a way to avoid people. While I'm always open to ideas on how to avoid people, walking around oblivious to your...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-10, 07:29 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,768
Posted By live311

What do you want from us? Is this a cry for...

What do you want from us? Is this a cry for help? If you like riding, keep riding. If you don't, quit and do something else.

Like you, I'm too slow for the B rides and too fast for the C rides....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,249
Posted By live311

I've had this problem for years. It is likely...

I've had this problem for years. It is likely the shoes, as different brands have different shapes. I've stuck with my Shimano shoes for this long since they cost a fortune and the pain is usually...
05-18-10, 10:12 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,752
Posted By live311

road cycling?

road cycling?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-10, 10:06 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,604
Posted By live311

1. Lance retires (again) 2. public loses...

1. Lance retires (again)
2. public loses interest
3. sponsor money dries up
4. ToC fails. All within 2 years.

America is all about the stick-and-ball arena sports, and even that's no guarantee...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-10, 09:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,636
Posted By live311

I'm entitled to a $2 class action settlement from...

I'm entitled to a $2 class action settlement from AT&T due to the allegation that their DSL speeds were not as fast as advertised (it was settled out of court). Class Actions are the biggest racket...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-10, 07:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 821
Posted By live311

My commute via bike would be about 18 miles one...

My commute via bike would be about 18 miles one way. It's relatively flat but it's not the distance that bothers me. The Hartford area is not the most bicyle friendly. I would have to go trek...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-10, 06:55 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,185
Posted By live311

I run during lunch if I know I won't have time...

I run during lunch if I know I won't have time for a bike ride after work, which has been quite often over the last few weeks. It's frustrating as I was hoping to bike 2000 miles this season and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-10, 06:49 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 10,930
Posted By live311

I try to be loyal to my LBS. I graduated high...

I try to be loyal to my LBS. I graduated high school with one of the sales guys and have gone riding with one of the owners a couple times. Their mechanics are top-notch (I posted a thread about it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-10, 06:07 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,128
Posted By live311

I would upgrade my current bike to full Ultegra. ...

I would upgrade my current bike to full Ultegra. Maybe I'd buy a dedicated commuter. That's about it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-10, 08:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,523
Posted By live311

Feel free to prove me wrong by buying the bike,...

Feel free to prove me wrong by buying the bike, riding it for a year or two, and reporting back in this thread ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-10, 08:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,728
Posted By live311

Now that your questions have been answered, can...

Now that your questions have been answered, can we get more juvenile? :D

But seriously, there are some good tips here that my wife may find interesting.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-10, 07:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,523
Posted By live311

First off, that bike is not worth $13k. Even if...

First off, that bike is not worth $13k. Even if it were, bikes in that price range are spec'd for racing only, durability and reliability be damned. It would probably need to be overhauled in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-10, 01:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 24,249
Posted By live311

I've seen plenty of disclaimers stating that...

I've seen plenty of disclaimers stating that misuse of a product could result in serious injury or death, but I can't recall ever seeing a disclaimer stating that the product will wear out or fail...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-10, 11:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,274
Posted By live311

You may also find a gem at a nearby big-box...

You may also find a gem at a nearby big-box sporting goods store. I found a nice little Avenir bag. It barely fits a tube, tire levers, and low-profile multi-tool. It does the job and I hardly...
04-30-10, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,383
Posted By live311

You did re-lube the chain after installing it,...

You did re-lube the chain after installing it, correct?

Did you clean the cables and tune the derailleurs? Getting rid of gunk that was previously clogging moving parts can make it necessary to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-10, 06:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,059
Posted By live311

I would never buy any of these wheels unless the...

I would never buy any of these wheels unless the manufacturer paid me to display their brand like that.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-10, 06:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 24,249
Posted By live311

This could be a throwback to the days when...

This could be a throwback to the days when C-dale's aluminum frames were so thin you could dent the down tube just by squeezing it with your hand. Or maybe there have been lots of warranty claims...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 7,846
Posted By live311

My modern boutique Italian steel frame has a...

My modern boutique Italian steel frame has a mid-level Shimano triple gruppo. I wear simple, single-color jerseys (none are yellow). I wear cotton socks. My helmet is 7 years old and is not...
04-28-10, 09:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,853
Posted By live311

You could also be overtraining. I would...

You could also be overtraining. I would recommend taking a few days off from working out, maybe a week, and then get back into it and see how you feel.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-10, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By live311

Can I have some of your money?

Can I have some of your money?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-10, 07:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,150
Posted By live311

Due to wacky spring weather and outside...

Due to wacky spring weather and outside obligations, I'm lucky to get out twice per week for 25-30 miles. My speed has been marginally increasing, but not significantly. The biggest improvements...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-10, 07:21 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,103
Posted By live311

Hot Potato, have you considered whether or not...

Hot Potato, have you considered whether or not you would have the tools and expertise to maintain a bike with the Di2 system? Half the fun of owning a bike is wrenching on it. Will your LBS charge...
04-20-10, 10:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,074
Posted By live311

It could also be a sticky link on that new chain....

It could also be a sticky link on that new chain. Check that, too.
04-20-10, 08:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,128
Posted By live311

Another forum I frequent has a wap version but...

Another forum I frequent has a wap version but that doesn't render correctly on my Zune HD. I'm beginning to think that there are issues with the browser on this thing that will never be fixed. ...
04-19-10, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,989
Posted By live311

If this is really your first set of clipless...

If this is really your first set of clipless pedals, I would recommend MTB SPD pedals and low-end shoes. They're double sided with easy entry and exit. You can move up to decent road pedals and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-10, 12:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,366
Posted By live311

Weight training over the winter always put my...

Weight training over the winter always put my legs ahead of my lungs at the beginning of the season. I haven't been to disciplined in the off-season in recent years, though. Ride more and you'll be...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-10, 09:05 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,725
Posted By live311

It depends on how many miles into the ride I am...

It depends on how many miles into the ride I am and what point in the season I'm at. A month ago my legs felt like jell-o after 20 miles. My legs seem to strengthen quicker than my cardio, so my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-10, 08:22 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 568,563
Posted By live311

My DeBernardi Zona. These pictures are a few...

My DeBernardi Zona. These pictures are a few years old but the bike hasn't changed much. I flipped the stem, changed the tires, and threw some Ultegra pedals on it. The comp is also different now....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-10, 08:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,541
Posted By live311

It was cold and rainy in New England so I dusted...

It was cold and rainy in New England so I dusted off the trainer and spun while watching Top Gear. I probably won't be able to ride tomorrow, either, due to other obligations :( Hopefully I can get...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-10, 12:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,622
Posted By live311

Even if I had all the time in the world, I could...

Even if I had all the time in the world, I could only handle a couple hours in the saddle at a time. Then I'd need a day to recover. My longest ride this season so far has been 30 miles and even...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,979
Posted By live311

I can personally vouch for the Debernardi Zona. ...

I can personally vouch for the Debernardi Zona. I've put about 6,500 miles on mine and it's awesome. It has a nice balanced geometry so it can do just about anything. The frame comes with a...
04-16-10, 06:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,094
Posted By live311

I agree with the lawyer 100%. Then again, maybe...

I agree with the lawyer 100%. Then again, maybe I don't fully understand the concept of a "guerrilla bike lane." Is there a back story to this?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-10, 09:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,073
Posted By live311

It's really about confidence. There are some...

It's really about confidence. There are some turns I simply refuse to take at speed because they're blind, loaded with potholes, or covered in debris. Others I take slowly because they're...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-10, 06:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,312
Posted By live311

While I had a bad day on the bike physically, I...

While I had a bad day on the bike physically, I made it home alive, so it could have been worse.
04-10-10, 06:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,128
Posted By live311

Is there a mobile version of bikeforums.net?

Browsing the full site on my Zune HD is a pain in the ass.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-10, 09:16 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,988
Posted By live311

I'd keep my De Bernardi and rebuild it with full...

I'd keep my De Bernardi and rebuild it with full Chorus.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-10, 09:05 AM
Replies: 335
Views: 32,447
Posted By live311

You know what? To hell with this thread and all...

You know what? To hell with this thread and all you steel haters. I'm going to ride my De Bernardi when I get home from work.
04-07-10, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By live311

Make sure you're using the right tube size. It...

Make sure you're using the right tube size. It sounds like you put on the wider tires but used the tubes that came with the narrow tires.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-10, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 640
Posted By live311

Dvr?

Dvr?
04-01-10, 07:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By live311

However you prioritize, fit should always be at...

However you prioritize, fit should always be at the top, especially for the fitness oriented bikes you're looking at.
04-01-10, 07:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,148
Posted By live311

The physics of an 11-pound dog vs. 200 lbs of...

The physics of an 11-pound dog vs. 200 lbs of bike and rider are irrelevant. It doesn't matter if the rider made contact with the dog. He could have fallen while making an evasive maneuver at 20mph....
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