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Forum: Northeast
04-05-10, 06:57 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 37,458
Posted By grunzster

Actually I've been riding a lot lately, but not...

Actually I've been riding a lot lately, but not real rides. Just using the bike a lot to run errands and even commuting a little. Trying to prepare myself since I'll be car-less in the next few.
03-11-10, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By grunzster

They actually have them there...but out of stock....

They actually have them there...but out of stock. I already got a response, though. Only pairs, but he'll give me 20% off, which is a little less than the price on the sales/seconds. Think I'll jump...
03-11-10, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By grunzster

Duh...the obvious. Why didn't I think of that....

Duh...the obvious. Why didn't I think of that. Great idea!

Doesn't look too good, though, but I did get an email address for the owner of Jandd, and sent a begging and pleading message.
03-11-10, 09:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By grunzster

Pannier Recommendation

Not sure if this is the right place for this post, but doesn't seem to fit in any of the other forums, and with in the next 6 months tops I will be car-less.

Some POS stole the left Jannd Large...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,265
Posted By grunzster

Thanks. Actually I'm very much a newbie, but...

Thanks.

Actually I'm very much a newbie, but I've always loved the water and I'm a diver. So, I kind of jumped in head first.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-09, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,265
Posted By grunzster

I wasn't trying to bash them. Simply stating the...

I wasn't trying to bash them. Simply stating the fact, don't really see a way to contact them, so I'm asking here.

Yeah a lot of companies don't have much support these days.

It's a Gemini...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-09, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,265
Posted By grunzster

Well then that makes a huge difference.

Well then that makes a huge difference.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-13-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,265
Posted By grunzster

I ordered online, but that's after waiting a few...

I ordered online, but that's after waiting a few weeks and still no return call from one dealer, and another who wouldn't give me a price over the phone...and didn't even stock the bikes.

Thanks,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-12-09, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,265
Posted By grunzster

Thanks, I didn't even think of that. Being that...

Thanks, I didn't even think of that. Being that Dahons are big with commuters that makes sense.

Wouldn't you just re-tighten the hinge when it loosens?

I couldn't even find support at all. No...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,265
Posted By grunzster

Dahon Espresso

I just got one and, thanks to the horrible manual and Dahon's non-existent support I have a few questions.

1: How tight should the hinge be? They include a velcro strap to hold the bike together...
Forum: Northeast
05-04-09, 06:35 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,497
Posted By grunzster

Rob, I did BikeMS last year. That sure was a...

Rob,

I did BikeMS last year. That sure was a cold miserable morning. As I was shivering at the starting line, it dawned on me that I had underamour with my dive gear in my car, but at that point...
Forum: Northeast
04-30-09, 10:30 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,497
Posted By grunzster

My pack has been sold.

My pack has been sold.
Forum: Northeast
04-28-09, 02:50 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,497
Posted By grunzster

Well... Looks like for the second year in a row I...

Well... Looks like for the second year in a row I won't be able to make it.

If anyone is interested in buying my bib, PM me your phone #.
You'll probably have to pick it up at my parents in...
Forum: Northeast
04-21-09, 06:01 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,497
Posted By grunzster

I may very possibly be selling mine, but you'd...

I may very possibly be selling mine, but you'd have to pick it up at my parents' house in NJ.

I'm sitting on a boat 1000 miles away, and very doubtfully making it back in time for the ride.
Forum: Northeast
04-15-09, 11:11 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,497
Posted By grunzster

or if I don't make it back to NJ in time your...

or if I don't make it back to NJ in time your friend can just buy mine ;)
Forum: Northeast
04-13-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,497
Posted By grunzster

Same here...may have even been 2 weeks ago.

Same here...may have even been 2 weeks ago.
Forum: Northeast
04-08-09, 03:19 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,497
Posted By grunzster

Define Lance wannabe? I'll be on a silver...

Define Lance wannabe?

I'll be on a silver Trek and wearing road shorts, just because that's always what I wear when I ride,
but I'm not trying to blow through it.
Forum: Northeast
04-06-09, 06:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,545
Posted By grunzster

Isn't Hartshorne Woods in Highlands? Less than...

Isn't Hartshorne Woods in Highlands? Less than 1/2 mile from where I'll be.

Def more rolling than some of the other places I've lived. Union area is nothing but flats, except for the hill by the...
Forum: Northeast
04-06-09, 06:04 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,497
Posted By grunzster

Guess I could always fill a camelbak with Guiness.

Guess I could always fill a camelbak with Guiness.
Forum: Northeast
04-05-09, 06:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,545
Posted By grunzster

Or just go to Colorado...maybe Wolf Creek Pass? ...

Or just go to Colorado...maybe Wolf Creek Pass?

Honestly I'll be happy doing a few laps on some of the steep ones in Highlands during the week, and just making sure I hit a few on some of my...
Forum: Northeast
04-05-09, 05:54 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,497
Posted By grunzster

Free beer! I might only ride as far as the...

Free beer!

I might only ride as far as the 59th St. bridge.
Forum: Northeast
04-05-09, 11:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,545
Posted By grunzster

I'm assuming you mean North of the river, right? ...

I'm assuming you mean North of the river, right?

Like maybe along Navesink River Rd. or even going a little further North, is probably even more hilly?
Forum: Northeast
04-05-09, 09:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,545
Posted By grunzster

Well, it's official. Highlands it is! I finally...

Well, it's official. Highlands it is! I finally move in 3 weeks.

I think I saw those hills you guys were talking about.
Especially right by the water there's a few shorter, but VERY steep ones.
Forum: Northeast
04-05-09, 06:36 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,497
Posted By grunzster

Look for me. I'll be on a bike.

Look for me. I'll be on a bike.
Forum: Northeast
04-04-09, 11:17 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,497
Posted By grunzster

NYC: Who's doing the 5 Borough?

Was going to try to meet a few people from here at last year's,
but someone plowed into my car that Sat and totaled the car and the bike.

So...once again, this will be my first.
04-04-09, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By grunzster

Thanks. Figured it was something like that.

Thanks. Figured it was something like that.
04-04-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By grunzster

Avatars

Why are custom avatars restricted to 64x64, yet some members seem to have larger avatars?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,485
Posted By grunzster

You need a decent external mic, the volume needs...

You need a decent external mic, the volume needs to be set pretty high, and you need to do it in a quiet location with very little background noise.
09-10-08, 02:35 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 12,398
Posted By grunzster

I spent probably a few hours already, but still...

I spent probably a few hours already, but still have to finish going through the biggest album...almost 500 pages!!!
09-10-08, 02:00 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 12,398
Posted By grunzster

You can't look any worse than I do in my finish...

You can't look any worse than I do in my finish pictures.
Forum: Northeast
09-06-08, 07:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,545
Posted By grunzster

Weekdays are rough for me. I only have a few...

Weekdays are rough for me. I only have a few vacation days left and I'm probably going to need them all to get a boat from FL to NJ.

I do have a few Mondays I took off after Sunday rides, though....
Forum: Northeast
09-04-08, 08:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,545
Posted By grunzster

Actually the plan is to move on board a boat...

Actually the plan is to move on board a boat within the next year, or preferably sooner.

Ideally I'd like to get into Ocean Beach Marina for the summer, since my sister has a house right down the...
Forum: Northeast
08-26-08, 02:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,545
Posted By grunzster

Oh you mean that place that I was the first one...

Oh you mean that place that I was the first one to mention. DUH!

I kind of like the route. Only place I know of in NJ where the beach is free too...as long as you walk or ride in.
Forum: Northeast
08-26-08, 02:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,545
Posted By grunzster

IBSP?

IBSP?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 555
Posted By grunzster

Pearl Izumi Vagabond 2 MTB shoes...yeah I know...

Pearl Izumi Vagabond 2 MTB shoes...yeah I know not the greatest, but I like being able to walk normal when I get off the bike, and using the same shoes for both MTB and roadie.

Shorts are Louis...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-08, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 555
Posted By grunzster

Hmm...on the other hand Continental make 20s. ...

Hmm...on the other hand Continental make 20s.

Damn...I didn't even know they made tires that thin until I started shopping!
Forum: Northeast
08-26-08, 12:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,545
Posted By grunzster

Rollers will help. I'm looking for anything but...

Rollers will help. I'm looking for anything but constant flats...otherwise I'll be doomed next year when LIVESTRONG comes around.
Forum: Northeast
08-26-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,545
Posted By grunzster

Probably going to be bouncing back and forth...

Probably going to be bouncing back and forth between Lavallette and either Sea Bright area or maybe up near Keyport.

In Lavalette, as far as I know the only route is to ride all the way to the end...
08-26-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 12,398
Posted By grunzster

The people directing us were great. They almost...

The people directing us were great. They almost didn't even have to bother mark the route.

I pretty much just grabbed gel at every stop, throw in a power bar, some nuts, and one PB&J to get...
08-26-08, 06:08 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 12,398
Posted By grunzster

You really think they'd put that on the route map.

You really think they'd put that on the route map.
Forum: Northeast
08-25-08, 06:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,545
Posted By grunzster

Jersey Shore...is it nothing but flats?

i may be moving down that way in the next few months.

And I'd really like to do the LIVESTRONG Challenge again...maybe even go for the century next year.

But is there anywhere down there to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 555
Posted By grunzster

Especially if she's waiting at the finish line.

Especially if she's waiting at the finish line.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 555
Posted By grunzster

Yeah I guess that isn't much when you really...

Yeah I guess that isn't much when you really think about it. Just my weight alone could change 2-3 pounds depending on the time of the season, training, etc.

What about the tires?
Getting 23s...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 555
Posted By grunzster

I wasn't thinking of upgrading any of the Ultegra...

I wasn't thinking of upgrading any of the Ultegra stuff, just possibly the wheels and or the tires.

But great advice none the less.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-08, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 555
Posted By grunzster

To upgrade or not to upgrade?

Right now, I'm riding a Trek 5500...which was originally born as a 2200, with all Shimano Ultregra.
Wheels are Bontrager Race and tires are Bontrager Race Lite 25s.

I'm kind of throwing around...
08-25-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 12,398
Posted By grunzster

And no reason you should be ashamed. I was...

And no reason you should be ashamed.

I was really debating hopping off on a few of those hills. There were some guys who appeared to be in better shape than me, who were blowing past me and then...
08-25-08, 01:13 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 12,398
Posted By grunzster

Ok, here's my report. My whole plan for Sat,...

Ok, here's my report.

My whole plan for Sat, went to @#$%, and I didn't get out there until much later than expected, and since I heard it's impossible to get a room without booking way in...
08-23-08, 01:05 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 12,398
Posted By grunzster

I'm still up in NJ! Heading down in the next...

I'm still up in NJ!

Heading down in the next few, but not checking in until tomorrow.
08-23-08, 08:49 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 12,398
Posted By grunzster

This is going to be my first, doing the 70 mile...

This is going to be my first, doing the 70 mile course.
Didn't get any training in this week, but did do 65 miles in the Ramapo Rally last week,
with some nice climbs.

I'll be there, probably by...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,362
Posted By grunzster

Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for. ...

Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for.

My 2200 was killed a little over a months ago, but all the components seem to be fine. I was going to upgrade to the 5000 (replacement frame only)....
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