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Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-07, 04:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,602
Posted By bob_s

Don't do it! I was recently on a large...

Don't do it!

I was recently on a large organized bike ride while working up a very long hill I was not drafting but working at my own pace when two guys in front of me gave up and just stopped. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,149
Posted By bob_s

I just went through this process and wished I had...

I just went through this process and wished I had a LBS I liked that had the Rockhopper so that I could compare. Bottom line is the choice came down to the Trek 4500 and the G. Fisher Marlin. My...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 08:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,055
Posted By bob_s

I ride clipless it can feel like you are trapped...

I ride clipless it can feel like you are trapped however the power gained is nice. One thing to consider if you are riding clipless is to loosen the tension screw up until it takes very little...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-07, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 704
Posted By bob_s

Drink lots of liquids before, during and after...

Drink lots of liquids before, during and after the ride. Have a bottle of Gatoraid and one with water. We just went through a couple of weeks here with 90+ heat and humidity all you can do is make...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-07, 06:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,619
Posted By bob_s

I wear 10.5 - 11 depending on brand and my...

I wear 10.5 - 11 depending on brand and my Shimanos are 47 & they fit great. When I tried on bike shoes this spring each manufacture was different and not by just a small margin. You need to try...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-07, 06:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 734
Posted By bob_s

Not knowing the complete issue with your back...

Not knowing the complete issue with your back take a day off if your back bothers you a lot when you ride. I have a friend that hurt their I.T. band and the doctor told them to rest. They didn't do...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-07, 07:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,192
Posted By bob_s

I have an issue with it strickly as it sets the...

I have an issue with it strickly as it sets the wrong example with kids in any sport. These kids look up to these guys and if they see it is ok with them it's ok for me. IMO if you have the love...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-07, 07:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 982
Posted By bob_s

I picked up an 06 R700 with the CAAD8 frame this...

I picked up an 06 R700 with the CAAD8 frame this spring also I've got over 200miles on it so far, I wish more but the weather has not cooperated. You may think it was a bit much but you'll be very...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-07, 04:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 701
Posted By bob_s

One other thing to look for that's not mentioned...

One other thing to look for that's not mentioned regardless of brand or price deal with a LBS that is willing to work with you and help you get set up not just the bike itself but all the little...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-07, 07:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,200
Posted By bob_s

I can't believe I have read this thread there is...

I can't believe I have read this thread there is way to much TMI for this to be a thread posted by guys it cracks me up (pun intended). Seriously some good info in between spams.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-07, 07:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,000
Posted By bob_s

I see you are up in Cols, these are not lbs in...

I see you are up in Cols, these are not lbs in your area but just down the road in Cinci if you have a free Sat. It may be worth the 1.5hr drive. These two are well respected dealers, I bought mine...
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