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Forum: Northeast
06-15-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 315
Posted By darkwing7

New to Laconia NH area

Hey I'm up here for the summer and was wondering if there were people close to me who were up for showing me around for some medium/short length rides! I'm living on Union rd, belmont, reply if...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-07, 09:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,236
Posted By darkwing7

Thanks for your words of wisdom Duke, but I'd...

Thanks for your words of wisdom Duke, but I'd like to object to some points. Firstly, I usually get gapped first on a group ride with males, so I cant suck wheel unless I catch up, and it's hard to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-07, 12:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,236
Posted By darkwing7

Will keep in mind, not that I havent met enough...

Will keep in mind, not that I havent met enough tough cycling girls to already know that.
Yes the team rides are great workouts for the body, barring injury, but a bit of a downer psychologically....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-07, 09:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,236
Posted By darkwing7

Ah well, yes it has snowed but it's melted. It's...

Ah well, yes it has snowed but it's melted. It's now gone back to raining just to spite us. I'm waiting for someone from Dartmouth to call me out. Hopefully no one will find me on BFs. I think it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-07, 08:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,236
Posted By darkwing7

Ha, you make it sound like the intro people just...

Ha, you make it sound like the intro people just picked up a bike on the day of the race. I'm being lazy and riding the trainer a lot these days but I rode around 3 times a week last spring and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-07, 08:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,236
Posted By darkwing7

I guess this topic had good potential on this...

I guess this topic had good potential on this forum after all. Thanks for all the feedback! But I have a couple of follow up questions. I will be in the ECCC this year, which is hosted at my school...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-07, 10:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,236
Posted By darkwing7

I am on the cycling team/club. I just thought I'd...

I am on the cycling team/club. I just thought I'd get some extra feedback on here. But I guess I'll post on the other sub page. They just tell mem it's "lots of fun" and worthwhile.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-07, 08:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,236
Posted By darkwing7

thinking about racing collegiate in the spring

However, it will have been only a little over a year at that point since I started riding. Ofcourse I'm going to be entering the intro category on the womens side, but I'm still a bit skeptical about...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-07, 06:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,227
Posted By darkwing7

How does a change in length of a part of your...

How does a change in length of a part of your bike translate into power? I'm just asking for general knowledge.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-07, 06:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,227
Posted By darkwing7

Well following gcl8a's reply to my post, you CAN...

Well following gcl8a's reply to my post, you CAN use his number exactly if all you want is a baseline to see your improvement, because all that other guy is getting from his power meter is actual...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-07, 12:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,227
Posted By darkwing7

How can power meters possibly give a toot what...

How can power meters possibly give a toot what your incline is? Do they have a gyroscope in them? Lets not even think about the surface resistance. If your power meter could read that you'd probably...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-05-07, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By darkwing7

Hi Durham, I have experienced the same thing!...

Hi Durham,
I have experienced the same thing! But I cannot offer any medical advice, except that it hasnt harmed me (yet). My cough sets in right after I stop too suddenly, say after a hard...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-05-07, 07:25 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,785
Posted By darkwing7

http://web.syr.edu/~akrones/OldCouple.gif ...

http://web.syr.edu/~akrones/OldCouple.gif


"Another really unfair part is that guys don’t get any excuses. Think of how many women give themselves a permission slip to gain and retain a very...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-05-07, 07:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,785
Posted By darkwing7

+ 100! I'm equally in disbelief. I guess it...

+ 100!
I'm equally in disbelief. I guess it just shows there are too many bored reserachers out there who need to get paid for doing ANY research, that's my conclusion. Being around lots of profs...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-05-07, 05:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 885
Posted By darkwing7

It's possible you could be drinking too much...

It's possible you could be drinking too much water, you should try and gauge how much you usually take in after a work out and see if what you drank after your race was way more than necessary. It...
Forum: Triathlon
08-05-07, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By darkwing7

Thanks for the encouragement :)

Thanks for the encouragement :)
Forum: Triathlon
08-05-07, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By darkwing7

No swimming for 2 weeks...+20secs?!

I've been moving house and travelling for the last 2 weeks and haven't gotten into a pool for that much time. This morning I finally locatred a new local pool and was horrified to find that my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-07, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 794
Posted By darkwing7

Hey 'nother, does that small adjustment to...

Hey 'nother,
does that small adjustment to the derailleur relaly work? As in, have you tried it? Or seen it work?
Seems too good to be true...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-07, 02:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,861
Posted By darkwing7

Are you very far away from a bike shop? They can...

Are you very far away from a bike shop? They can do it in around 1 minute usually. They have more sophisticated set ups, at least my old one did. And they did it for free because I bought my bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-07, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 794
Posted By darkwing7

But DMF, that's exactly what I am trying to avoid...

But DMF, that's exactly what I am trying to avoid here by NOT changing the brifter, crankset and derailleurs. I think with the IRD cassette suggested and fingers crossed all I'll need to change are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-07, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 794
Posted By darkwing7

Thanks well biked, I will check the link out. I...

Thanks well biked, I will check the link out. I was counting on not having to change my shifters however, what do you mean by your comment nitro? I'm also looking for a max rear cog of around 34t.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-07, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 794
Posted By darkwing7

Possibilities for 10 speed mountain cassettes?

Is anyone else realizing that the 10 speed road configuration makes it very expensive to get lower gears by changing out the rear cassette like most other 9 speed bikes? I really don't have the money...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-07, 05:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,164
Posted By darkwing7

Thanks sch, yea Ｉwill look into all the above. I...

Thanks sch, yea Ｉwill look into all the above. I have a 50 cm top tube, so maybe I have a chance with all the above pumps. I doubt my bike shop has classes since they're more like an all sport shop...
Forum: Triathlon
07-23-07, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 772
Posted By darkwing7

Are you professional? I thought only the pros did...

Are you professional? I thought only the pros did 3 a day workouts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-07, 02:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,164
Posted By darkwing7

Hey everyone thanks for your help. Yea I hate to...

Hey everyone thanks for your help. Yea I hate to feed stereotypes but I am a lady and I do do the cellphone thing, (no ipod yet), but I realized I'd rather just be more independent. And I really...
Forum: Triathlon
07-16-07, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,592
Posted By darkwing7

Ahh, now everything makes a bit more sense. Man,...

Ahh, now everything makes a bit more sense. Man, why is triathlon such an expensive sport.
Forum: Triathlon
07-16-07, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By darkwing7

Will do once I get a few open water swimming...

Will do once I get a few open water swimming friends...thanks!
Forum: Triathlon
07-16-07, 08:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,592
Posted By darkwing7

Can either of you elaborate on the process of...

Can either of you elaborate on the process of learning to transition with bike shoes clipped in already? I have shoes that require me to ratchet them tight, which means I'll have to bend over and do...
Forum: Triathlon
07-16-07, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 772
Posted By darkwing7

Do you mean purely picking up your speed or say,...

Do you mean purely picking up your speed or say, picking up the intensity by doing hill work? I am expeirmenting with doing one set of speed only and another of hill work and one long run (which for...
Forum: Triathlon
07-16-07, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 705
Posted By darkwing7

How did you get that blood clot by the way?

How did you get that blood clot by the way?
Forum: Triathlon
07-16-07, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 705
Posted By darkwing7

Well, what I meant in the beginning was to FOCUS...

Well, what I meant in the beginning was to FOCUS on one discipline, not necessarily give up an entire week to say, running only. Ugh, that would be terrible. I meant the way some people will say cut...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-07, 09:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,164
Posted By darkwing7

Also, how hard is it to pry off the tire with...

Also, how hard is it to pry off the tire with your hands? They seem to suggest using a tire lever tool.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-07, 09:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,164
Posted By darkwing7

I've heard you can ride back slowly...does that...

I've heard you can ride back slowly...does that take a lot of skill or harm the rim etc? Not that I'm plannning on doing that but I dont see where to get these things...any suggestions?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-07, 08:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,164
Posted By darkwing7

changing inner tube for clincher tires on the go?

Hi everyone,
This is probably a very simple question, and I know how to remove the tire and such, all except for the part where I have to inflate the inner tube while I'm on the road. I know they...
Forum: Triathlon
07-15-07, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By darkwing7

That sounds great! I was hoping to do my first...

That sounds great! I was hoping to do my first few sprints this summer, but had to cancel them for vacationing. I was worried about getting a wet suit and open water swimming, I do all my swimming in...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-13-07, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By darkwing7

Do you know where else they have live feeds or...

Do you know where else they have live feeds or videos etc? I cant get it to work.
Forum: Triathlon
07-13-07, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 822
Posted By darkwing7

trialthlete magazine online also has a lot of...

trialthlete magazine online also has a lot of good information for beginners. What's your weakest sport?
Forum: Triathlon
07-13-07, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 772
Posted By darkwing7

My secret weapon against my lazy inner self is to...

My secret weapon against my lazy inner self is to just say, "I'm only going to work out for 5 minutes, and if by 5 minutes I feel like stopping, I'll stop." Ofcourse that almost never happens. It...
Forum: Triathlon
07-12-07, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 705
Posted By darkwing7

You only swam 2 hrs a week and beat the local...

You only swam 2 hrs a week and beat the local pros? Yea it sounds like you hate(d) running, and I feel your pain, but you must just be a natural swimmer or something, because I don't know any other...
Forum: Triathlon
07-12-07, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 705
Posted By darkwing7

Focusing training on one discipline?

Hi everyone,
It's my first year seriously training to do a triathlon, and so far the races I planned to do this yr have to be cancelled due to family vacation plans in august. So I get to mess...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-12-07, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By darkwing7

quick time update needed to watch TdF?

Hi everyone,
Does anyone download the videos from this site http://www.steephill.tv/2007/tour-de-france/? If you have done it, what version of quicktime do you use because no matter how many...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-07, 10:33 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,128
Posted By darkwing7

I never realized I had a disorder until I read...

I never realized I had a disorder until I read the OCP thread. I think someone needs to revive the club.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-07, 09:05 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,128
Posted By darkwing7

I just cycle to flirt with all the hot roadies in...

I just cycle to flirt with all the hot roadies in spandex ;).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-07, 08:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,775
Posted By darkwing7

Oh while we're at it, does anyone know offhand if...

Oh while we're at it, does anyone know offhand if the Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed STI flight deck compatible shifter works with a Hollowtech-II triple crankset that I may be able to afford in my dreams...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-07, 08:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,775
Posted By darkwing7

And what is this tits thing about? You can't...

And what is this tits thing about? You can't possibly be saying that only girls use triple.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-07, 08:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,775
Posted By darkwing7

76Mark. With your 9 speed set up it will be...

76Mark. With your 9 speed set up it will be cheaper and allow you the same minimum gear ratio to upgrade your rear cassette to a 34 tooth mountain cassette while KEEPING all your front components...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-06-07, 10:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,949
Posted By darkwing7

Well, they could just as easily change your...

Well, they could just as easily change your payoff matrix as well. I always like to keep in mind that car beats flesh any day. My main point of consideration was that your display of non-pansy-ness...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-02-07, 06:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,949
Posted By darkwing7

You really shouldnt have this kind of vengeful...

You really shouldnt have this kind of vengeful mentality as a cyclist, because sure you may feel mighty throwing your gatorade at her today, but god knows what she'll do to you when she catches up to...
Forum: Triathlon
01-16-07, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,659
Posted By darkwing7

Wouldn't that be awesome.

Wouldn't that be awesome.
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