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Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-10, 08:41 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,750
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Hoods: 60% Tops: 30% Drops: 10% I change...

Hoods: 60%
Tops: 30%
Drops: 10%

I change from hoods to tops for a different hand position when my hands start to numb.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-10, 07:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 785
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Everyone is different in how they deal with cold...

Everyone is different in how they deal with cold on a ride, but here's how I do it (copy-n-paste):

The usual dress is bibs/shorts, jersey, cycling shoes, coolmax-type socks, helmet, sunglasses and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-10, 09:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,238
Posted By (Y(L|S+

I went canoeing once with my family and my...

I went canoeing once with my family and my sister-in-law's family. it was 50deg F. I was the only one wearing synthetic material. Right down to my UA skivvies. I had UA ColdGear base layer, a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-10, 11:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,619
Posted By (Y(L|S+

OK, I tried it. Oh man, I'll never do that again....

OK, I tried it. Oh man, I'll never do that again.

I went out for abot 30 min. and was blown all over the place with a STIFF crosswind coming off the lake. Plus I was getting wet. :( I couldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-10, 11:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,375
Posted By (Y(L|S+

+1 I <3 zombies. :)

+1

I <3 zombies. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-10, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 786
Posted By (Y(L|S+

LOL :o Must have the game on the brain.

LOL :o

Must have the game on the brain.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-10, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 786
Posted By (Y(L|S+

+1 "Cold weather" a subjective term. Cold to...

+1

"Cold weather" a subjective term. Cold to San Diego, CA is not cold to Green Bay, MN for example. It also makes a differance if it is windy, wet, sunny, etc. But below is a copy-n-paste of how...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-10, 11:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,619
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Thanks for the tips. The adventurous side of...

Thanks for the tips.

The adventurous side of me wants to try it just to try it. The sane side of me is saying "ARE YOU NUTS?!?!?"

Just checked at the forcast and the winds are increasing to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-10, 09:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,619
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Riding in high winds.

I personally think wind is evil (except the good witch of the north, the tailwind ;) ) and despise it more than anything. Hills? I LOOOVE hills compared to a headwind. Heat, cold, night, humidity and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 689
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Why not ride at night? I'm not trying to pick a...

Why not ride at night? I'm not trying to pick a fight or convince you otherwise. Just asking.

I ride at night during the weekday and love it.

You could get a really bright headlight like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-10, 01:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,418
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Yes, I couldn't agree more. The NW lower...

Yes, I couldn't agree more. The NW lower Michigan is very beautiful country. Zoo-De-Mack, a 50 mile party on wheels from Boyne Highlads to Mackinaw City, is a great scenic ride with much of it along...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-10, 08:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,418
Posted By (Y(L|S+

I'll trade riding in Michigan for riding in...

I'll trade riding in Michigan for riding in Florida any day... at least in winter.

I guess it's one of those "the grass is always greener" things.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-10, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 689
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Floridians are so sensitive to cold :rolleyes:. I...

Floridians are so sensitive to cold :rolleyes:. I visit my parents in Sarasota every year around X-mas time for a couple weeks and all the natives are bundled up in coats, hats and gloves in 60deg F...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-10, 03:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,210
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Rule #1: Cardio Rule #2 Double Tap ...

Rule #1: Cardio

Rule #2 Double Tap

...er, wait... nevermind.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-10, 09:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,815
Posted By (Y(L|S+

The MagicShine Taillight is significantly...

The MagicShine Taillight is significantly brighter than the Planet Bike SuperFlash but not quite as bright as the Dinotte 140TL. But then again, the MS is significanly cheaper the the Dinotte. I use...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-10, 09:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Only used it once so far, but yeah, I'd recommend...

Only used it once so far, but yeah, I'd recommend it. Heard a lot of good things about it before I bought mine from REI on sale. I guess it is on par with Cycleops Fliud 2 trainer.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-10, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 991
Posted By (Y(L|S+

I have 3" aluminum rollers. I would recommend the...

I have 3" aluminum rollers. I would recommend the 3" or less rollers if you want some resistance. The bigger the gear and faster you go, the more resistance there is. According to Kreitler...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-10, 01:41 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,697
Posted By (Y(L|S+

My wife absolutely did not want me to ride at...

My wife absolutely did not want me to ride at night. She hates the idea and fears for my life. But one night I had her stand at the end of my driveway (no street lights on my street) with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 950
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Here's what I do: The usual dress is...

Here's what I do:

The usual dress is bibs/shorts, jersey, cycling shoes, coolmax-type socks, helmet, sunglasses and half-finger gloves. As the temps drop and depending on whether it is sunny,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-10, 12:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,932
Posted By (Y(L|S+

I'm not sure if you are just looking to relive...

I'm not sure if you are just looking to relive the reaching down to your downtube to shift or not. But the Paul Thumbies (http://www.paulcomp.com/rdthumbie.html) and attach shift levers to it on your...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-10, 09:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,010
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Yes, but you have to count backwards. I...

Yes, but you have to count backwards.


I feel most comfortable in the 95-100rpm range. On my ride this yesterday, I tried to keep it in 105-110rpm range minimum the whole ride for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-10, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,963
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Sorry, I can't help you here. I really like these...

Sorry, I can't help you here. I really like these tires. I have 2 sets of the Kwest Hi-Pressure (100psi) 26 x 1.5" tires on one of my MTB's and my wife's MTB. We use them as our "path bikes". We...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-10, 08:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,951
Posted By (Y(L|S+

I've been trying to decide between the Cycleops...

I've been trying to decide between the Cycleops Fluid 2 and the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine for a few weeks now. I finally ordered the KK RM from REI on Monday. They have a sale on them for $270 so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-10, 08:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,244
Posted By (Y(L|S+

I like the "dirt don't hurt" theory. Seriously,...

I like the "dirt don't hurt" theory. Seriously, hasn't anyone been a kid. As a little tike, I hardly ever washed except at night or before dinner. I played all day and in the dirt, ate lunch and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-10, 02:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,290
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Yep, same thing happened to me a couple years...

Yep, same thing happened to me a couple years back. My Felt F75 frame's carbon seat stays "separated" from the aluminum at the seat stay/seat tube/toptube junction. Warranty replacement frame was...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-09-10, 03:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,851
Posted By (Y(L|S+

It is good to do your research with lithium cells...

It is good to do your research with lithium cells before you decide for yourself to use them. There is an increased risk in using lithium cells as mwatkins so enthusiastically has stated, but in my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-10, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By (Y(L|S+

OK, so you already know that 29'ers roll over...

OK, so you already know that 29'ers roll over roots, rocks and other smaller type obstacles better than 26's. And you know that 700c and 29's are the same sized rim.

Another advantage is the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-07-10, 01:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,555
Posted By (Y(L|S+

I don't have either light but the get the R4...

I don't have either light but the get the R4 since it is more efficient and brighter. The rating of 280 is realistically < 200. I use either my EagleTac T20C2 (300 lumen) or my Nailbender SST-50...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-06-10, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Like the Sony Webbie...

Like the Sony Webbie (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Webbie-MHS-PM1-Camcorder-Silver/dp/B001QWF01K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1286390259&sr=8-2) perhaps. The lens swivels around so you can point it "up".
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-10, 03:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,035
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Get a thin base layer and a mid weight base layer...

Get a thin base layer and a mid weight base layer from Target or wherever (Under Armour Heat/Cold Gear) and with those 2 PI garment you mentioned, you're good to go. Get a beanie and/or headband for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-10, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,073
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Are you sure they're lady lips? :p

Are you sure they're lady lips? :p
Forum: Commuting
10-05-10, 11:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,041
Posted By (Y(L|S+

To me the worst kind of driver is the inattentive...

To me the worst kind of driver is the inattentive one. The ones that are not paying attention because they are, texting, talking on their cell phones, eating their #2 combo, putting on mascara, etc....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-10, 08:53 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 11,826
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Brilliant! Who'll be my role-model Now...

Brilliant!

Who'll be my role-model
Now that my role-model is
Gone Gone


The rest is just sad.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-10, 08:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 73,748
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Since everyone already answered your question,...

Since everyone already answered your question, I'll just add a nice resource - VeloBase.com (http://velobase.com/ViewBrand.aspx?BrandID=f9a4c79f-2ff6-4c5c-8b41-9f199d0d2106&From=T).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-10, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Well, if I bought a Shimano Ultegra groupset and...

Well, if I bought a Shimano Ultegra groupset and some of the components were 105, I'd be upset. You may not have done it intentionally, but it was misrepresented. Maybe the guy is trying to restore...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-10, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By (Y(L|S+

I have a Thule 914XT Roadway hitch rack on my...

I have a Thule 914XT Roadway hitch rack on my Pathfinder. It is a 4 bike carrier though and I've had 4 adult sized mountain bikes including 2 x 29'ers on it. All together about 120 lbs of bikes. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-10, 07:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,761
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Ahh, the hitch, trunk or roof rack question. I...

Ahh, the hitch, trunk or roof rack question. I personally like hitch racks best. I have one on my Pathfinder (Thule 914XT Roadway...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-10, 10:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,007
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Soon, you will be looking back at this and the...

Soon, you will be looking back at this and the burn in your legs on your hill climb will seem insignificant by comparison. My best to you in a speedy recovery.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-10, 03:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,039
Posted By (Y(L|S+

I yam wut I yam. A cyclist (road) or mountain...

I yam wut I yam. A cyclist (road) or mountain biker (off-road). I'm not a plain ol' biker. They ride Harleys, crotch-rockets and such... in my book.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-10, 03:04 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,595
Posted By (Y(L|S+

I have ridden down to about 20deg F (-7deg C)....

I have ridden down to about 20deg F (-7deg C). Starting about 65deg C (18deg C), I start with the arm warmers, then a little cooler comes knee warmers, and so on. So far I only have the clothes to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-10, 07:52 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,125
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Lycra cycling shorts/tights: Pad - comfort,...

Lycra cycling shorts/tights:

Pad - comfort, protection from soreness and tissue damage, moisture transfer
Material - muscle compression, moisture wicking, wind and thermal performance (with...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-10, 02:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,805
Posted By (Y(L|S+

+1 I have "reduced radius" rollers (3") and...

+1

I have "reduced radius" rollers (3") and 30 minutes on those feels like an hour on the road. You not only get the resistance that the reduced radius roller provide over the 4-4.5" rollers, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-10, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 950
Posted By (Y(L|S+

I prefer yellow/amber lenses in heavily tree...

I prefer yellow/amber lenses in heavily tree lined routes (MTB'ing), dusk/dawn and overcast days.

I prefer clear for night/dark.

I prefer smoke/gray or whatever "color" reduces light and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-28-10, 11:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,851
Posted By (Y(L|S+

I do acknowledge there is an increased risk in...

I do acknowledge there is an increased risk in its use than other battery technologies, but I think the risk increase is not significant enough for your "Chicken Little the sky is falling" approach....
Forum: Commuting
09-27-10, 09:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 986
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Yup, I am most comfortable at between 90-100rpm...

Yup, I am most comfortable at between 90-100rpm myself. So at 44x11 w/ 26x1.5" tires, that's 26.6-29.6mph. Plenty fast for a commute. Sigh... if only I could sustain that pace. :o
Forum: Commuting
09-27-10, 02:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 986
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Wow, you must fly to work! I mean in 44x11 @...

Wow, you must fly to work! I mean in 44x11 @ 80rpm, I'm going 23.6 mph on 26x1.5 slicks. ;)

I'd recommend replacing the knobs with slicks. I have the Kenda Kwest Hi-Pressure (100psi) 26x1.5" and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-27-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,851
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Yes, there is a chance that your LiIon cell can...

Yes, there is a chance that your LiIon cell can explode. There is also a chance you'll get hit by a car on your ride. The latter is probably more likely to happen.

Use quality protected cells and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-10, 03:33 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 15,709
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Congrats BB! I'm sure it'll serve you well....

Congrats BB! I'm sure it'll serve you well. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-10, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 881
Posted By (Y(L|S+

Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but...

Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but I just saw the Portland Cap by Showers Pass (http://www.showerspass.com/catalog/accessories/portland-cap).
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-22-10, 08:25 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,194
Posted By (Y(L|S+

I hope that is a typo and not actually 1A drive...

I hope that is a typo and not actually 1A drive current. That would put it probably less than 300 lumens OTF. It'll last a long time though on 4x18650 LiIon cells though.
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