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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-10, 03:01 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,040
Posted By trace22clawson

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-26-09, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 659
Posted By trace22clawson

Borrow your Dad's Viagra, crush the pill, mix...

Borrow your Dad's Viagra, crush the pill, mix with vaseline, and apply it to the "soft spokes." If that doesn't work... you're gonna have to get some new wheels.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-24-09, 07:16 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,777
Posted By trace22clawson

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Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-24-09, 06:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,778
Posted By trace22clawson

I'm a diabetic that requires insulin (4 shots per...

I'm a diabetic that requires insulin (4 shots per day.) However, when I'm riding hard on the bike, I really don't concern myself with drinking a low carb sports drink. My body responds to carbs and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-08, 12:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,774
Posted By trace22clawson

If you are going for a longer stem, that's OK. ...

If you are going for a longer stem, that's OK. But more importantly, I think I would get a +/- 6 degree stem. I think at +6 instead of +17 your position would be much better. If you still feel...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-08, 10:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,774
Posted By trace22clawson

If you are too fast for your synapse, it seems...

If you are too fast for your synapse, it seems that cannondale would be more than happy to sponsor you and give you a supersix. I saw team Liquigas ride the synapse in the Paris-Roubaix and...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-08, 12:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,064
Posted By trace22clawson

you lost your f'ing shoe? I didn't even know...

you lost your f'ing shoe? I didn't even know they made a special shoe for that. Even if they do, why would you post about it in a cycling forum?
Forum: Touring
04-10-08, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,389
Posted By trace22clawson

He's got one of them there pornographic memories!

He's got one of them there pornographic memories!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-10-08, 04:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,599
Posted By trace22clawson

Yeah, I've heard that too about coco butter. I...

Yeah, I've heard that too about coco butter. I just hate the taste of it. I'd stick with real butter... eat a stick-a-day and I'm sure things will tighten right up in a few weeks!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-04-08, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 519
Posted By trace22clawson

I thought the big advantage of internally geared...

I thought the big advantage of internally geared hubs was the ability to ride them out in the rain and thru the muck? Instead of investing in a trainer, buy rain gear. I'd rather ride in the rain...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-08, 12:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,382
Posted By trace22clawson

make sure he has a cell phone so that he can call...

make sure he has a cell phone so that he can call you once he has dropped you and you're out of sight. He's probably one of the 24 hr MTB racers and is as fit as hell!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-08, 11:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,195
Posted By trace22clawson

Zip ties don't cost that much... I've never...

Zip ties don't cost that much... I've never worried about my carbon fork damaging them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-08, 11:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 907
Posted By trace22clawson

hmmm.... 2/3 X $0.00 = ???? If you're livin'...

hmmm.... 2/3 X $0.00 = ???? If you're livin' fine now, I don't know what the dilemma is? Seems like you could take the pay cut... or retire. If my math is correct, your salary will be the same.
Forum: Commuting
03-18-08, 01:25 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 6,828
Posted By trace22clawson

reply: when are you scheduled for lap-band...

reply: when are you scheduled for lap-band surgery?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-08, 01:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,735
Posted By trace22clawson

Damn! If you're too lazy to take the front wheel...

Damn! If you're too lazy to take the front wheel off, how do you ever convince yourself to actually get in the saddle to ride? I have a small pick-up with a shell, a fork mount on a 2X4 that I set...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-08, 01:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,274
Posted By trace22clawson

I think I know when I've ridden in the rain. ...

I think I know when I've ridden in the rain. Olympia, WA here. I think we have enough rain to insure that whatever bike we ride the most is going to be our rain bike whether we like it or not. And...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-08, 12:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,274
Posted By trace22clawson

When/Why do I need a "rain bike?"

I've seen threads where people talk about their "rain bikes." At what point do I need a rain bike? And what is the main purpose of this "rain bike?" I've recently purchased a carbon fiber bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-08, 05:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,822
Posted By trace22clawson

The guy's problems seemed to be much more serious...

The guy's problems seemed to be much more serious than steeling bikes. He appears to have been mentally ill - he took his own life.
...
Forum: Commuting
02-24-08, 12:38 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,500
Posted By trace22clawson

Nice graphics and easy navigation would be great...

Nice graphics and easy navigation would be great for your website. But, two of the sites that I visit the most are www.peterwhitecycles.com and sheldonbrown.com. Both of these sites provide people...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-08, 12:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,822
Posted By trace22clawson

I'm sure you have that problem in NY. You have...

I'm sure you have that problem in NY. You have every problem in NY. NY is where all the problems come from. Trust me... it's much nicer here in the Pacific Northwest. We just happened to catch...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-08, 05:26 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,409
Posted By trace22clawson

And... welcome to engineering forums.net I'm...

And... welcome to engineering forums.net I'm sure that the issues being discussed are going to make a huge difference in your professional racing results. Hell.. if you can't detect the difference...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-22-08, 05:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By trace22clawson

I've bought things from all the shops other than...

I've bought things from all the shops other than Deschutes... but I may pick a "rain bike" from them. The only one that I won't go back to is Falcone's. I really appreciate Bill at the Bike Stand...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-22-08, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By trace22clawson

I'm astounded that you have had bad experiences. ...

I'm astounded that you have had bad experiences. I've always felt very welcome in the Oly bike shops. I have long discussions with the people at the bike stand and old town bikes. They have been...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-21-08, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By trace22clawson

Rank 'em... you're favorite Thurston Co. bike shops

1. The Bike Stand (best service; best wrenches; most knowledge)

2. Old Town Bikes (best selection of bikes I like - specialized & cannondale)

3. Joy Ride (the owner is cool - Nice to have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-08, 09:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,291
Posted By trace22clawson

botto... I'm not sure that I really care what you...

botto... I'm not sure that I really care what you think. From what I can tell, you don't really ride bicycles... you spend your days posting demeaning comments on bike forums (20 posts a day?) ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-08, 02:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,291
Posted By trace22clawson

Cannondale? Quality?

OK.. I bought a cannondale synapse a few weeks ago (it's on layaway) and since then cannondale has been bought out by dorel industries. I have always though of cannondale as a quality bicycle...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-08, 01:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,582
Posted By trace22clawson

nice when you're cycling. Not much fun in a...

nice when you're cycling. Not much fun in a brawl... of course you could always run. I have a feeling that I might destroy those wheels on my way down to 130.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-08, 01:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,582
Posted By trace22clawson

What do you think... take them off the bike...

What do you think... take them off the bike before I even ride them and sell them? I have the open pro's, I could use them - I've been happy with there performance.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-08-08, 11:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,320
Posted By trace22clawson

I have a touring bike. Plush ride, but I'm going...

I have a touring bike. Plush ride, but I'm going with something much lighter and much more efficient for my century rides. I'm sticking with cannondale... the synapse SL3. A little more upright,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-08, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,582
Posted By trace22clawson

It's that simple? rim design, materials, types of...

It's that simple? rim design, materials, types of spokes... they don't have anything to do with it? If so, seems crazy that there are so many rim and wheel manufacturers. I'm just so surprised that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-08, 06:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,582
Posted By trace22clawson

Shimano WH-6600 wheelset?

I'm considering buying a new Cannondale Synapse. It comes with the Shimano WH-6600 wheelset. Does anyone know anything about this wheelset? I coudn't find any reviews on road****************. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-08, 05:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,313
Posted By trace22clawson

Team Liquigas chose to ride the synapse in the...

Team Liquigas chose to ride the synapse in the Paris Roubaix.
Forum: Commuting
01-27-08, 08:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,996
Posted By trace22clawson

What person would have experience with both sides...

What person would have experience with both sides of this equation??
Forum: Commuting
01-06-08, 02:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By trace22clawson

A book for bike commuting? Are you serious? ...

A book for bike commuting? Are you serious? What is the best cell phone for bike commuting?
Forum: Commuting
01-06-08, 01:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,877
Posted By trace22clawson

I think they should make him dig just one more...

I think they should make him dig just one more hole... about 6 feet deep! Then throw him in... I'll help cover it up... for my "community service."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-07, 05:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,896
Posted By trace22clawson

What?... you're wife aged five years... or the...

What?... you're wife aged five years... or the brooks?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-07, 05:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,896
Posted By trace22clawson

Hey.. I never thought of dumping a couple of...

Hey.. I never thought of dumping a couple of beers on my brooks to break it in!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-07, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 533
Posted By trace22clawson

It's not always just the frame "size" that is...

It's not always just the frame "size" that is important in getting fitted for a bicyle. You also need to consider the geometry (they might all be the same size... but they look different - sloping...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-03-07, 05:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,822
Posted By trace22clawson

actually, you can get it with a stoker... ...

actually, you can get it with a stoker...

http://cleverchimp.com/products/stokemonkey/

it's an electric assist motor that runs on rechargeable batteries. I'm thinking that with this accessory...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-07, 04:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,060
Posted By trace22clawson

It might be easier to help you out if we knew how...

It might be easier to help you out if we knew how much you were willing to spend. I'm just thinkin' that if you and the doc are concerned about your health you should spend the money to get a bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-07, 04:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,023
Posted By trace22clawson

I've been riding Mavic Open Pro's with Shimano...

I've been riding Mavic Open Pro's with Shimano Ultegra hubs. 32 spoke as well as the 36 spoke. I sold my road bike with the 36 spoke wheels and no problems after 1800 miles. The 32 spoke wheels...
Forum: Touring
08-03-07, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 773
Posted By trace22clawson

I ride a sherpa 30. I'm 5' 9.5" exactly. I...

I ride a sherpa 30. I'm 5' 9.5" exactly. I thought the 55cm would be the bike for me. I ride 54cm and 56cm road bikes. However, after riding both the 55cm and 52cm.. the 52cm just fit me much...
Forum: Touring
07-09-07, 05:41 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 43,827
Posted By trace22clawson

I was trying to help you out. I called "Bikes on...

I was trying to help you out. I called "Bikes on the Drive" (that's where I bought my bike) in Vancouver, BC. They had 4 Sherpa 30's - 1 50cm and 3 52cm bikes. They told me that Rocky Mountain...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-07, 01:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,429
Posted By trace22clawson

It's amazing the impressions we have of...

It's amazing the impressions we have of ourselves. I'm 5'10" and 220 lbs at about 17% bodyfat. I work in an office all day. I feel like I'm in horrible condition and I'm looking to lose 50 lbs. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-07, 01:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,289
Posted By trace22clawson

I guess we all want to go "fast." I'm no...

I guess we all want to go "fast." I'm no different. It's just that I think in the long haul the best thing for me to do is to lose the weight. I'm also about 220 but I need to get to about 170 to...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-07, 12:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,983
Posted By trace22clawson

i wish my commute were 0 miles. i wish i could...

i wish my commute were 0 miles. i wish i could just crawl out of bed and start working. i wouldn't even have to take a shower! Just think how much time I'd save every day that I could use for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-07, 12:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,010
Posted By trace22clawson

I've been riding my Brooks B17 champion special...

I've been riding my Brooks B17 champion special for 6 months & 1500 miles. It's a great saddle. I've never been sore. It was great right out of the box. I paid $100 for the first one and saw a...
Forum: Touring
07-07-07, 12:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,713
Posted By trace22clawson

You might also want to give the Rocky Mountain...

You might also want to give the Rocky Mountain Sherpa 30 a look. Nice bike! I picked it after comparing all those bicycles that are discussed above.
Forum: Touring
07-06-07, 11:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,589
Posted By trace22clawson

Hopefully you will go out and try a Rocky...

Hopefully you will go out and try a Rocky Mountain Sherpa 30. Made from a lighter, but stronger, steel than the trek 520. Comes stock with shimano tiagra sti shifting. I think it can handle a tire...
Forum: Touring
07-05-07, 11:52 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 43,827
Posted By trace22clawson

I'm 5' 9.5" and 31" inseam. I rode both the 55...

I'm 5' 9.5" and 31" inseam. I rode both the 55 and 52. I felt much more comfortable on the 52 than the 55. I bought the 52 and I have been extremely happy with the fit. I flipped the stem to put...
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