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05-17-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By koffee brown

Crap- gave away my tools....

Ok, so after many years off the bike, I'm now eyeballing it fondly and wanting to get back into it. I took a bike mechanic's workshop from Park Tool sooooo many years ago and got the opportunity to...
05-15-20, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,914
Posted By koffee brown

Ok, thanks to all. I tried all the fixes last...

Ok, thanks to all. I tried all the fixes last night, but there is definitely something off with the brakes. I insisted on going to the bike shop around the corner, but she was very nonchalant about...
05-14-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,914
Posted By koffee brown

Is that your way of telling me to tighten those...

Is that your way of telling me to tighten those bolts? If so, I did. Nothing is happening.
05-14-20, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,914
Posted By koffee brown

Front brakes will not touch rim when I squeeze

Hi all,

My roommate has a crap Walmart type bike she keeps out back covered with a tarp. She decided to go for a ride Friday morning, so I took q look at the bike. The front brake was completely...
02-16-20, 07:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,162
Posted By koffee brown

Well, CarbonfiberMAN, glad to see you got "turn't...

Well, CarbonfiberMAN, glad to see you got "turn't out", as I like to say. ;-) Glad to hear all is well. I still crush on you from afar. Let me know if you ever get your freedom, preferably by...
02-09-20, 08:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,070
Posted By koffee brown

Spinning ain't cycling. If they ever start a...

Spinning ain't cycling. If they ever start a spinning forum on this bicycle forum, it'll take me more than 10 yeara to return next time. I'm sure ****** has a spinning forum or Soul(less) cycle...
02-09-20, 08:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,162
Posted By koffee brown

Jesus rose from the dead about as efficiently and...

Jesus rose from the dead about as efficiently and a lot quicker than this thread.

Hello Carbonfiberboy. I hope some woman made a man out of you. It's been 10 years since I responded to this...
03-18-18, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By koffee brown

The more things change....

The more things stay the same. Hope everyone is well.

koffee
01-16-17, 11:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,507
Posted By koffee brown

I haven't been around on the forums for a while,...

I haven't been around on the forums for a while, but I would have suggested raising the seat as a quick solution to see if that was the problem. Whenever someone comes to me and tells me they have...
01-16-17, 11:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,063
Posted By koffee brown

I remember a trick about using cardboard. It...

I remember a trick about using cardboard. It seemed to work decently.

koffee
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-16, 02:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,191
Posted By koffee brown

I love my DeRosa. I look at it every day. :) ...

I love my DeRosa. I look at it every day. :) If you're looking to build it up and wonder what works, why not contact Cristiano directly? He's always been very nice, very responsive.... Doriano as...
02-08-16, 02:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,450
Posted By koffee brown

There's a book that dissects the perfect pedal...

There's a book that dissects the perfect pedal stroke. I am too old to remember the name. Alas!

However- if you get Ed Burke's Hi Tech Cycling, I'm positive he talks about developing pedal...
02-08-16, 01:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,450
Posted By koffee brown

I miss you and love you. ;-) koffee

I miss you and love you.

;-)

koffee
02-08-16, 01:57 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,212
Posted By koffee brown

Pilates. I know I can't say it enough- it does...

Pilates. I know I can't say it enough- it does miracles for you. I just fractured my tailbone in a fall, and I'm blessed enough to still be able to stand and get around because I use core strength...
02-08-16, 01:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,949
Posted By koffee brown

Yes. Pilates reformer. You have to work each...

Yes. Pilates reformer. You have to work each side independently. You get core strengthening. You get flexibility and strength training. It would be a perfect compliment to cycling.

koffee
02-08-16, 01:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,810
Posted By koffee brown

Personally, I will always reach for Friel over...

Personally, I will always reach for Friel over Carmichael. As much as I've enjoyed Carmichael's books, the fact that he worked with Lance Armstrong during the doping years automatically turns me...
12-21-14, 11:00 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,156
Posted By koffee brown

True dat. Pegoretti?

True dat. Pegoretti?
06-03-14, 10:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,346
Posted By koffee brown

Trust your gut. Sometimes, it can be the only...

Trust your gut. Sometimes, it can be the only thing that can keep you out of harm's way when there really is a problem with someone. I have no problems whatsoever to be suspicious of every person...
05-31-14, 06:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,688
Posted By koffee brown

Unfortunately, no time to translate. Time's up! ...

Unfortunately, no time to translate. Time's up! Time to celebrate getting old! But.... I was able to pull the editorial as well. That was a big ole "don't take the original article at face value"...
05-31-14, 06:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,688
Posted By koffee brown

i meant to say, ok.... I'll follow the links and...

i meant to say, ok.... I'll follow the links and have a read. But... I'm heading out for a birthday dinner, so man... Don't expect a response like in 5 minutes. BUT..... If Carbonfiberboy PM's me...
05-31-14, 06:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,688
Posted By koffee brown

Ok. Here's one of the abstracts. You can PM me...

Ok. Here's one of the abstracts. You can PM me if you want the full article.

I'm citing..... We can't have copyright issues here!

Atrial fibrillation is associated with different levels of...
05-31-14, 05:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,688
Posted By koffee brown

Are they the original articles? If not, I make...

Are they the original articles? If not, I make nothing of it.

Boy, am glad I have access to original articles for free! it prevents me from believing over generalized, simplified, watered down...
05-31-14, 05:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,688
Posted By koffee brown

Don't forget to cite! Didn't I tell you to use...

Don't forget to cite! Didn't I tell you to use APA format? I'm very cross with you! *wagging finger*

:D

koffee
05-31-14, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 907
Posted By koffee brown

I guess I don't get it. Those are the build...

I guess I don't get it. Those are the build phase benefits.
05-28-14, 04:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,307
Posted By koffee brown

Pilates isn't meant to build mass or size. It's...

Pilates isn't meant to build mass or size. It's meant to condition the muscles and train the body to develop core strength, which will make you stronger with doing the stuff like barbell training. ...
05-28-14, 04:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,307
Posted By koffee brown

If we told men the truth about everything, they'd...

If we told men the truth about everything, they'd never want to do it. ;) Hence, the sneaky lines like "it's core strength training"! or "it's core conditioning and stretching for infantryman and...
05-28-14, 04:13 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,307
Posted By koffee brown

I don't need to explain it, dood. You simply...

I don't need to explain it, dood. You simply don't make sense. Probably because you've got a pretty limited understanding about exercise physiology. And sorry, it's not condescending if it's...
05-28-14, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 907
Posted By koffee brown

+1. And- base benefits don't last a few weeks. ...

+1. And- base benefits don't last a few weeks. They last as long as you continue training. Things like increasing blood capillaries, increasing the number of mitochondria, and increasing the...
05-28-14, 10:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,307
Posted By koffee brown

Ummmmm... said by someone who doesn't know what...

Ummmmm... said by someone who doesn't know what training is. I train people all the time in pilates with developing a stronger core. That's what pilates is all about. You just reinforced that...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-14, 08:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,917
Posted By koffee brown

Dood, I don't see the blame like that. She's...

Dood, I don't see the blame like that. She's making a point. It's valid. Recognize.

koffee
Forum: Touring
05-26-14, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,463
Posted By koffee brown

Man, here's the thing. When I graduated from the...

Man, here's the thing. When I graduated from the George Washington University, our commencement ceremony was held outdoors in the rain. They don't stop commencement for that! But they passed out...
05-26-14, 08:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,642
Posted By koffee brown

Dood, I had a 350sq ft studio, and I had four...

Dood, I had a 350sq ft studio, and I had four bikes. The answer is, there is no answer! Whatever you feel you want. Why let someone else dictate to you about bike ownership?

koffee
05-26-14, 08:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,166
Posted By koffee brown

I use pacsafe. It's a godsend. You could...

I use pacsafe. It's a godsend.


You could just bungee cord the hell outta them as well. I mean, with people all over the place, if someone is trying to steal your panniers and are clearly effin...
05-26-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 893
Posted By koffee brown

I'm gonna cite the Constitution, then cite all 40...

I'm gonna cite the Constitution, then cite all 40 signers! And I'm gonna link it back to George Washington's grave, Mt. Vernon, VA. And when I cite myself, I'm going to use APA format and cite back...
05-26-14, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,309
Posted By koffee brown

I'm a little confused. You were seeing a doctor...

I'm a little confused. You were seeing a doctor to see how to develop your training plan. You're getting a professional bike fit. You overdid a ride over one weekend, and the pain in the knee is...
05-26-14, 07:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,307
Posted By koffee brown

George, you are so right. Core training is more...

George, you are so right. Core training is more than the abs, and they need to be trained regularly. As a personal trainer, pilates instructor, cyclist, dance instructor, and (brand new!!!!!)...
05-26-14, 07:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,426
Posted By koffee brown

Strava is the devil. You know that, don't you? ...

Strava is the devil. You know that, don't you?

I'm serious. Really.

Totally.

koffee
05-26-14, 07:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,035
Posted By koffee brown

Dood, it's been a month. Like I tell everyone I...

Dood, it's been a month. Like I tell everyone I start training (I'm a personal trainer), you've got to crawl before you walk, and walk before you run. It's about putting in the time. With time and...
05-26-14, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,362
Posted By koffee brown

Ding, ding, ding! Bingo! Bringing carbs...

Ding, ding, ding! Bingo!

Bringing carbs during your longer rides will do better for you if you're trying to maintain energy during the ride. But you take in the protein after the ride for...
05-26-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 893
Posted By koffee brown

Carbon, Imma go ape-college-crazy on you and...

Carbon, Imma go ape-college-crazy on you and start citing my works. I'm going to do a whole bibliography, just like for my 60 page summary thesis, with my 10 page works cited.

:D ;)

P.S. ...
05-26-14, 07:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,848
Posted By koffee brown

+1. If you're drinking your water and not...

+1. If you're drinking your water and not feeling a bonk, then not much, unless you're feeling like you are running low on energy during those rides. Maybe you can focus on a better pre-ride meal? ...
05-26-14, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 835
Posted By koffee brown

If you're fairly fit, I tend to train people on...

If you're fairly fit, I tend to train people on the aggressive side. You're not riding enough for a recovery ride during your four day training you've set up. I think you should go harder Fri- Mon,...
06-15-13, 11:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,583
Posted By koffee brown

Very true what's said. I concur. I do...

Very true what's said. I concur.

I do believe, however, that most people on longer rides will settle in at an 80- 90 rpm spinning speed. That isn't considered slow in my opinion. It's average. ...
06-15-13, 11:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,781
Posted By koffee brown

I had the same problem when I first moved to...

I had the same problem when I first moved to Virginia from flat as a pancake Chicago. Going up any type of hill, whether short and steep, or long and gradual, was a nightmare. But- for me, it...
04-07-13, 04:16 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,290
Posted By koffee brown

You're funny. I totally love ya. Don't...

You're funny.

I totally love ya.

Don't change. :D

koffee
03-31-13, 05:36 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,290
Posted By koffee brown

Ok, without going through the entire thread, if...

Ok, without going through the entire thread, if you're concerned about nutrition and training, why not see a dietitian? I'm only asking because I know some, and they can best assess what will work...
03-31-13, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By koffee brown

You can start riding when your doctor says so. ...

You can start riding when your doctor says so. NOT when someone on a forum says so.

Go see your doctor and ask him the questions you posted.

koffee
03-17-13, 10:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,896
Posted By koffee brown

I have the magic bullet. Anything that blends...

I have the magic bullet. Anything that blends and does the job works in my book. I use one every day.

koffee
03-17-13, 10:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,395
Posted By koffee brown

seriously? Spam? This is insipid, dood. ...

seriously? Spam? This is insipid, dood.

koffee
03-10-13, 11:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,254
Posted By koffee brown

+1,000,000. Word. koffee

+1,000,000.

Word.

koffee
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