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Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-29-07, 06:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,749
Posted By hjeand

Cube, mix with olive oil and brown sugar until...

Cube, mix with olive oil and brown sugar until thinly coated. Put in a grill pan and grill for 10 - 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Delicious!
Hjeand
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-07, 01:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,707
Posted By hjeand

No, not your imagination. The CC is a heavy...

No, not your imagination. The CC is a heavy beast and it takes more to get it going then a lighter road bike does. I was amazed at how fast my Madone accelerated when I first got it since I've been...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-07, 12:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 856
Posted By hjeand

Black iron-on patch from Walmart. Worked on a...

Black iron-on patch from Walmart. Worked on a new pair of bibs I had when I took a spill.
Hjeand
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-07, 06:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 832
Posted By hjeand

First MinneapolisBikeLove.com is not a good site....

First MinneapolisBikeLove.com is not a good site. It is the local site for Critical Massers. Unfortunately, we have a large population of punks who protest (god knows what) with their bikes. We...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-07, 08:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 838
Posted By hjeand

Right, that would be encapsulated in the first...

Right, that would be encapsulated in the first term of the equation below. Specifically the constant K1. If rolling resistance is less, K1 would be smaller. Rolling resistance power has a linear...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-07, 06:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By hjeand

My wife had one for a year. Her big complaint...

My wife had one for a year. Her big complaint was the cockpit was so tight. I put a 120mm stem on it to try to lengthen it out for her, but still didn't work. The geometry is pretty compact. When...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-07, 02:00 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,887
Posted By hjeand

http://www.velonews.com/tech/report/articles/9662....

http://www.velonews.com/tech/report/articles/9662.0.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-07, 08:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 838
Posted By hjeand

No, wind resistance isn't linear with respect to...

No, wind resistance isn't linear with respect to speed - it's a cubed relationship. If you add the same amount of power to the bike as you did at 10 mph when traveling at 25 mph, you won't go 35...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-07, 06:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By hjeand

You can buy a product called RibCap here -->...

You can buy a product called RibCap here --> http://www.ribcap.ch/cms/pages/index.php?lang=4&idcat=42

Probably only good for winter cycling though....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-07, 06:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By hjeand

Futuristic Bike Products

There are a couple of really cool products out now that can only be described as futuristic. Anybody add to this list?

Active Protection System
http://www.activeprotectionsystem.com/learn.html
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-07, 02:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,436
Posted By hjeand

You're talking to a physics major, buddy! :D If...

You're talking to a physics major, buddy! :D
If you want to get technical about it, here's the formula:

P = g * m * VG(K1+S) + K2 * VA^3

Where P is in watts, g is Earth's gravity, Vg is ground...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-07, 01:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,436
Posted By hjeand

Weight has everything to do with it. If you and...

Weight has everything to do with it. If you and your riding partner are both going the same constant speed under the same conditions with the same bike, but you weight 50 lbs less then him, you're...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-07, 01:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,436
Posted By hjeand

I think I figured it out. My weight. The KK...

I think I figured it out. My weight. The KK power curve is calibrated for somebody who probably weighs 180 lbs or so. Since I only weight 130 I can go faster outside using the same watts as...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-07, 12:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,436
Posted By hjeand

Does the incline of the bike on a trainer affect...

Does the incline of the bike on a trainer affect the wattage required to spin. For example if I use a riser block is it harder then if I didn't? Because I did use a riser.... If so, how? This...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-07, 11:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,436
Posted By hjeand

Kurt Kinetic Road Machine Lies!

I usually average around 19 - 20 mph outside on my solo, flat 22 mph loop. This includes slowdowns/stops for traffic crossings. At the gym I usually average 21 mph on the exercise bike. I tried my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-07, 06:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 433
Posted By hjeand

Did your head grow? Could be extra mass up...

Did your head grow? Could be extra mass up there!
Hjeand
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-07, 10:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,707
Posted By hjeand

Ahh, that's right. It's a compact crank though. ...

Ahh, that's right. It's a compact crank though. I switched out the compact for a true double. You should be okay on it then -- the compact has roughly the same range of gears as a triple would. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-07, 02:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,707
Posted By hjeand

Does the CC come with a double now? Mine came...

Does the CC come with a double now? Mine came with a tripple that I swapped out for a double. There could be potentially a lot of work to add a tripple, but you should be able to "get buy" with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-07, 06:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 739
Posted By hjeand

Ride the bike on the rims and when you destroy...

Ride the bike on the rims and when you destroy those, he'll have to get you a whole new wheel. Teach the old man a lesson in preventative maintanence.
Hjeand
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-07, 06:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,707
Posted By hjeand

The geometry is for a cyclocross bike. I didn't...

The geometry is for a cyclocross bike. I didn't notice it much until I got my Madone and now I can really tell when I've been riding the Madone for a while and then go back to the CC. Not bad, just...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-07, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 685
Posted By hjeand

Vanity. I usually ride that many miles a year,...

Vanity. I usually ride that many miles a year, and I want to know what percentile I'm in. :o
Hjeand
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-07, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 685
Posted By hjeand

3000 miles

Does anybody have any statistics on what percentage of the population of the US bikes 3000 miles or more a year?
Thanks,
Hjeand
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-07, 06:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,707
Posted By hjeand

The CC is a great bike and you shouldn't have any...

The CC is a great bike and you shouldn't have any problems with group rides. The geometry of a cross-style bike is a little different, but I don't mind it. I had to replace both the stock bottom...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-07, 01:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,044
Posted By hjeand

Tighty-whities, boxers, or boxer-briefs? You...

Tighty-whities, boxers, or boxer-briefs? You can't give us a little piece of wisdom and keep us hungry for the rest!
Hjeand
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-07, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 512
Posted By hjeand

Is this a true statement? On the KurtKinetic web...

Is this a true statement? On the KurtKinetic web site (http://www.kurtkinetic.com/computer_tech.php) it states:

This is an equation to the power of 3 not the power of 2 (squared).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-07, 11:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,045
Posted By hjeand

How do I get my new chain clean?

I recently bought a new bike and the chain has this sticky, waxy crap on it. It picks up dirt like mad, so I went to clean it with Simple Green and my trusty cog brush. To my surprise the Simple...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-01-07, 06:49 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,608
Posted By hjeand

CM may have been started as an outlet for bicycle...

CM may have been started as an outlet for bicycle rights. Now it is just a bunch of thugs who protest for the fun of protesting. There is nothing good that comes out of it. The incident in Chicago...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-07, 08:28 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,059
Posted By hjeand

Seinfeld had a bike stored along the wall in his...

Seinfeld had a bike stored along the wall in his apartment though I never saw an episode where he actually rode it. (A green mountain bike, I believe) It's super hip and cool to have a bike stored...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-15-07, 11:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,250
Posted By hjeand

Have you ever tried a stick of butter rolled in...

Have you ever tried a stick of butter rolled in brown sugar? Absolutely heavenly and it will help your plight!
Anyway, I am similiar to you. I am 5'10 and was 175 lbs before starting to bike. A...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-07, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By hjeand

... and don't forget to get a tube, tire levers,...

... and don't forget to get a tube, tire levers, frame pump or CO2 pump, multi-tool and saddle bag to hold all of those things as you'll want to bring them on each ride. Don't want to be stuck with...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-14-07, 11:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 507
Posted By hjeand

Ice water and Coffee...

If drinking ice water burns calories due to the energy needed to heat the water up (http://www.howstuffworks.com/question447.htm), does drinking coffee give you calories as your body absorbs the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-07, 01:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,119
Posted By hjeand

You're feigned lack of intellectual rectitude is...

You're feigned lack of intellectual rectitude is becoming a bore.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-07, 12:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,456
Posted By hjeand

The last CM in Chicago turned out pretty badly. ...

The last CM in Chicago turned out pretty badly. See what happens when you block traffic...
http://tinyurl.com/2ww3na
Hjeand
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-07, 02:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,398
Posted By hjeand

Seriously, what were you thinking hitting a girl....

Seriously, what were you thinking hitting a girl. Just because you were assulted doesn't give you any legal rights to assult her back. You should be in jail tonight wondering how to post bail, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-07, 11:08 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,094
Posted By hjeand

When your speed matches the wind speed and...

When your speed matches the wind speed and everything goes quiet for a second...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-07, 10:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 283
Posted By hjeand

Re-skin, anybody?

Sorry if this was posted before, but has anybody had any luck using re-skin (http://i-use-reskin.com/content/view/14/33/lang,en/)? I like the idea of using these with a non-padded spandex short. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-07, 08:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 804
Posted By hjeand

I got the 56 cm frame because the 54 felt too...

I got the 56 cm frame because the 54 felt too small. My wife (5'4") got a 50. Looking forward to putting pedals on tonight and testing it out!
Hjeand
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-07, 07:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 804
Posted By hjeand

My wife and I bought matching 2007 Madone 5.2 SL...

My wife and I bought matching 2007 Madone 5.2 SL last night. Mine red, hers Discovery Team blue. Holy crap those are light bikes! In the end it was hard passing up a carbon Ultegra/DA build for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-07, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 804
Posted By hjeand

Well, with the new 2008 Madones coming in, shops...

Well, with the new 2008 Madones coming in, shops have really good deals on the 07 models. I'm off to look at the 2007 Madone 5.2 SL tonight. It's a bit more than what I wanted to spend but it's a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-07, 06:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 804
Posted By hjeand

Thanks for the help. I took a look at the...

Thanks for the help. I took a look at the Cannondales last night and almost walked out with a miss-marked CAAD9 Optimo 3 (ultegra build with Askium Equipe wheels) for $1250 but it was a 56 and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-07, 07:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 804
Posted By hjeand

Help me find a new bike (please)

I'm looking for suggestions on a new bike. I know there has been many posts on this topic, but each rider has different needs so please help me out.
I want to turn my current Crosscheck into a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-07, 07:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By hjeand

I think I was probably pushing harder than I...

I think I was probably pushing harder than I normally do going into the wind to get my speed up. Before I made the turn to come back I only averaged 15.7 mph. I flew on the way back, regularly...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-07, 06:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By hjeand

Effects of wind

I have a standard "A Loop" that I ride for training around my house. I usually average about 18 mph +/- 0.5 mph on a calm day. The last two nights have been really windy here -- 20 - 25 mph winds...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-07, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 384
Posted By hjeand

I just bought a new Felt F80 (105 build) for $499...

I just bought a new Felt F80 (105 build) for $499 at the LBS. You just have to look around and be patient.
Hjeand
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-07, 09:53 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,439
Posted By hjeand

Minneapolis Press blasts cyclists

I would describe this as the prevalent opinion of cyclists in overweight, cars are king, Minnesota --> http://www.kstp.com/article/stories/S43441.shtml?cat=1

I just wish the press would learn the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-07, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By hjeand

Replacing Bottom Bracket/Crankset

Hi,
I'm attempting my first major bike repair job (well major in my eyes). I have a 2004 Surly CrossCheck with standard components. The BB is a Deore LX 68x113 and the crankset is Salsa 36x53 with...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-07, 02:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,205
Posted By hjeand

I think I got the battery life covered by using...

I think I got the battery life covered by using one of these --> http://www.energizer.com/energitogo/index_flash.html.
But I am now worried about filling the memory up for a week-long 500 mile...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-07, 08:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,205
Posted By hjeand

(More) Garmin Edge Questions

I am thinking of getting an Edge for this year's biking season. I don't care too much about heartrate or cadence, but was wondering if there was some other advantage to getting the 305 over the 205....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-06, 07:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 391
Posted By hjeand

Go to One-on-One on Washington. Gene knows his...

Go to One-on-One on Washington. Gene knows his bikes better then anybody I've dealt with. Last I checked it was $1/min for labor. Much better deal then Erik's (way overpriced imho). Another...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-06, 01:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 834
Posted By hjeand

I've thought about what I'd do if this happened...

I've thought about what I'd do if this happened to me and the little devil on my left shoulder tells me that I could outrun by riding through lawns, alleys, and the like. If it happens though, I'd...
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