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Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-24-07, 09:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,871
Posted By e78990

Hey Mike, You're review would be perfect if...

Hey Mike,

You're review would be perfect if you were to use paragraphs.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-05-07, 12:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,358
Posted By e78990

Guilty of course.

Guilty of course.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-03-07, 04:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 640
Posted By e78990

Dumb question --> TDF on TV?

Any US channels playing the TDF? Espn?

only Versus online stuff?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-07, 12:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,351
Posted By e78990

I am trying to get some 'scientific' evidence...

I am trying to get some 'scientific' evidence that it will help my racing... She's cool, I am just trying to get the upper hand you know?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-07, 12:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,351
Posted By e78990

Help me convince my wife!

BF gods,

We all know how important packing is and how effecient it is to stay in the pack to save ourselves from the pain of wind resistance.
Well... I started racing and understand ever more th...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-02-07, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By e78990

Hey Gonesh, It sounds like you are a strong...

Hey Gonesh,

It sounds like you are a strong rider and you should be able to stay with the pack at Tabor 4/5. It is fast and hard but I found the most important part of the race to be at the top of...
Forum: Commuting
06-29-07, 03:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,277
Posted By e78990

Hey, I grew up in Paris and learned to...

Hey,

I grew up in Paris and learned to drive there.
The one most important advice that I got from my father when we where doing the "conduite accompagnee" was that I had to be agressive.
It is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-29-07, 01:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By e78990

Cool thanks. Hey nice blog...

Cool thanks. Hey nice blog...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-29-07, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By e78990

Great, looking forward to experiment with PIR......

Great, looking forward to experiment with PIR... I got dropped after 2 laps in my first attemp at Tabor the first time. Second time, I got dropped after 4 laps and last wednesday, I was able to stay...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-28-07, 04:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By e78990

Nice work dood, fixed gear + finishing in top 20...

Nice work dood, fixed gear + finishing in top 20 in 4/5 cat is tough!
I am new to racing and have done Tabor 3 times already this year, I am looking forward to try PIR and its nice flat circuit!...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-07, 09:47 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,991
Posted By e78990

My $0.02: - He is guilty. - He should...

My $0.02:

- He is guilty.
- He should start acting like a man and admit his wrong doing.
- He should not piss off the French, they can refuse anyone to participate in the race.

Take the 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-07, 09:22 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

The charge got dropped actually, that why I...

The charge got dropped actually, that why I revived the thread
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-07, 05:29 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

where was this at**********???? that s awesome...

where was this at**********???? that s awesome but it requires some kind of BORAT talent!!!! NICE!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-07, 04:40 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

I agree, what non sense... Well, I don t have to...

I agree, what non sense... Well, I don t have to pay and the judge let it go. I am just glad it is over you know?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-07, 04:17 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

FYI, I got my trial yesterday and the $242...

FYI,

I got my trial yesterday and the $242 ticket I got a discharge --> no fine but recorded in driving record.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-07, 10:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 806
Posted By e78990

Thanks. I guess it s just a matter of how...

Thanks.

I guess it s just a matter of how the shoes feel... but I will stay away from Shimano.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-07, 09:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 806
Posted By e78990

My first pair of road shoes

I am going to buy my first pair of road cycling shoes... Thinking in the $100-$200, got speedplay pedals.

What would you recommend? what would you NOT recommend?

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-07, 11:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,893
Posted By e78990

You want the real deal? Get a Mountain bike...

You want the real deal?

Get a Mountain bike and climb. You ll kill ANY roadie.
Forum: Commuting
03-07-07, 11:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,081
Posted By e78990

Laws are becoming absolutely ridiculous.

Laws are becoming absolutely ridiculous.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-07, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 645
Posted By e78990

Are shimano shoes any good? what about Pearl...

Are shimano shoes any good? what about Pearl Izumi?
I am looking to get a $100 pair, tried the specialized and Shimano they both fit nicely but do you have strong preference opinion on any brand?...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-07, 10:40 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

Well, $75 would be a very well negotiated...

Well, $75 would be a very well negotiated infraction at this point IMO. As long as it does not show in my insurance record or driving record, that s what most important to me... I can forget about...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-07, 10:49 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

This is very valuable advice, I really appreciate...

This is very valuable advice, I really appreciate it. Thank you.

The road I was crossing is very busy at all time of the day; It is considered a HWY. The cars were all stopped, and I do not know...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 03:28 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

I am just going to leave it as you have never had...

I am just going to leave it as you have never had a ticket on your bike, nor you think that you ever will.

If you ride your bike often enough in an urban area, you will someday confronted with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 12:14 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

I ve seen bikes on the back of cops cars before,...

I ve seen bikes on the back of cops cars before, makes me wonder if they would confiscate or drive you to the station with them...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 12:12 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

A touch of humour could work! That s a good one!

A touch of humour could work! That s a good one!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 12:08 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

Wouldn't they ask for your name at least? The...

Wouldn't they ask for your name at least? The Dino makes me smile
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 12:07 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

I am with you, just one for bad luck. I will pay...

I am with you, just one for bad luck. I will pay the ticket... I am shopping for a car, got a good insurance quote... Just hoping it wont show and wont have to pay more because of it.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 12:04 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

I have to say that I like your style, it is true....

I have to say that I like your style, it is true. This is what happened!
Yellow legal? even if it is the very last part of yellow? really?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 12:01 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

The intersection I went through is a busy one at...

The intersection I went through is a busy one at anytime of the day, the judge will know that it is not possible for a bike to go if the light is red.
Do you think I should plead not guilty then and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 11:57 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

So if a cop pulls me over when driving, the red...

So if a cop pulls me over when driving, the red light infraction won t show?
That d be nice
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 11:56 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

That s good news. I don t mind paying a reduced...

That s good news. I don t mind paying a reduced sentenced, I think I could get it down to $150 and then forget about the whole situation. That would just be a bad luck moment that would not have any...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 11:53 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

I would say that by the book, yes I am guilty of...

I would say that by the book, yes I am guilty of passing the light at Yellow. It was not full green.
I can t really count on the officer not showing, I can only hope.

Trying to find advice for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 11:38 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,476
Posted By e78990

$242 ticket

This one hurts everytime I think of it:

Saturday morning, 8:30am --Portland, OR--
I decide to put on my gear and go for a short, couple of hours recreational ride. The weather is decent, I am...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-13-07, 11:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,066
Posted By e78990

Hey, I am 6'6"... had the Trek 4500...

Hey,

I am 6'6"... had the Trek 4500 24inches... AWESOME BIKE! Can t believe I sold it, I miss it dearly! It will fit you very very well. It is a huge bike.
If you are looking for a big mtn bike...
Forum: Commuting
02-02-07, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 486
Posted By e78990

Every single year, we get the story. It s...

Every single year, we get the story.

It s time to stop.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-07, 11:05 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 26,537
Posted By e78990

ahahahah, Europe laughs at you buddy!

ahahahah, Europe laughs at you buddy!
Forum: Commuting
01-26-07, 01:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,051
Posted By e78990

Have you been condenscending or thinking of...

Have you been condenscending or thinking of yourself as a higher human being for not using a car?
If so, your co-workers have every right to tease you about not riding.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-26-07, 11:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,652
Posted By e78990

Hello all and congrats on dropping so much...

Hello all and congrats on dropping so much weight.

Cycling is awesome.

After college, I started an office job. Before I knew it, I weighted 260# at 6'6" and did not even notice it until people...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-07, 02:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,414
Posted By e78990

Good luck. These are the most popular...

Good luck.

These are the most popular bikes...
$600 is what you would expect to pay for the 1000
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-22-07, 11:22 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,911
Posted By e78990

NOOB STP in 1 day

I really want to do the STP in one day but I understand that it is important to use "a group" ride to be able to complete without too much pain.

Are there any clubs in Portland that are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-07, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 380
Posted By e78990

Double ring not shifting well

I got a used CAD3 and it has shimano 600 shifters.
My problem is that I just cannot tune it just right so that I don t get a chain 'kling' on the very top or very bottom gear.

... May I mention...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-12-07, 12:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,741
Posted By e78990

I bet you must be impatient to get on the...

I bet you must be impatient to get on the Motobecane... the weather is quite alright to go riding this week to!
If you are in a hurry, the folks at Bike Gallery will put it together fast. I can t...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-07, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,133
Posted By e78990

OMG Turbo... Go get a Road bike... I rode a MTB...

OMG Turbo... Go get a Road bike... I rode a MTB for 4 years on / off road and the switch to the road bike was a life changing experience.
Don t get me wrong, I still love to Moutain bike but only...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-07, 11:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,133
Posted By e78990

what are you riding right now? If the Roubaix...

what are you riding right now?
If the Roubaix is a nice upgrade from what you have, then go for it...

There will always be something even nicer next year
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-07, 10:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,791
Posted By e78990

Standing will cause knee injuries if done too...

Standing will cause knee injuries if done too much too often...
I stay on the saddle as much as possible and will stand ONLY on very steep climbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-07, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By e78990

You re right, I will stop wasting my time trying...

You re right, I will stop wasting my time trying to find them and send them directly.

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-07, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By e78990

They are ripping on the palm side between first...

They are ripping on the palm side between first and second finger.

I contacted PI and they said I could replace in store but nobody is having them anymore... Even the LBS said they decided not to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-07, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By e78990

Pearl Izumi Cyclone Gloves --Defective?--

Hi,

Does anyone have these gloves as well and are ripping appart?
Have you ever replaced your Pearl equipment through their lifetime warranty claim?
I purchased those gloves a couple of months...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-07, 11:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,013
Posted By e78990

That just sounds like a lot of trouble for just...

That just sounds like a lot of trouble for just Cliff bars.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-07, 05:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,485
Posted By e78990

Yeah, it s all good man... The wheels might be a...

Yeah, it s all good man... The wheels might be a little 'above' me but I have never regretted a penny I spend on bikes.

Have a great week end, I ll post some pictures of the bike monday
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