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Forum: Texas
06-23-07, 05:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,016
Posted By warp9

I missed out this time---I will try hard to make...

I missed out this time---I will try hard to make it next week.

But I hope everybody who made it had a good ride this morning!


I've never been to a group ride before, so I have one, possibly...
Forum: Texas
06-22-07, 11:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,016
Posted By warp9

Thanks, I appreciate the info! :)

Thanks, I appreciate the info! :)
Forum: Texas
06-22-07, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,016
Posted By warp9

So is the North West Cycling Club ride still...

So is the North West Cycling Club ride still going on Saturday mornings at 8:00 ?

I checked out their site and they mentioned that one should refer to the calander for specific ride times. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-07, 09:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,371
Posted By warp9

No problems with the tape so far--but thanks for...

No problems with the tape so far--but thanks for the heads up--I'll keep an eye out for any slipping.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-07, 09:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,371
Posted By warp9

Yeah, I've been pretty happy with my bike too! :)...

Yeah, I've been pretty happy with my bike too! :)

I just did a metric century yesterday. :beer:

Next step is a full 100 mile ride!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-07, 10:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,371
Posted By warp9

Glad to hear that you got your bike. :)

Glad to hear that you got your bike. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-07, 10:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,371
Posted By warp9

Mine too.

Mine too.
Forum: Texas
06-14-07, 11:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 909
Posted By warp9

If there are some people down near Houston who...

If there are some people down near Houston who want to train for the race, I'd be interested in that. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-07, 08:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,371
Posted By warp9

I'm glad to hear that you got your bike. :) ...

I'm glad to hear that you got your bike. :)

On the reflectors thing---is it bad to leave them on?

And to answer your question, I use a frame mounted pump.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-07, 10:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,487
Posted By warp9

If you don't get clipless pedals, then you might...

If you don't get clipless pedals, then you might consider keeping the toe-clips for right now.

Toe clips may not be as good as clipless pedals, but they are better than simple platform pedals,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-07, 09:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,563
Posted By warp9

Yes, that has been my experience too. If...

Yes, that has been my experience too.

If I've been out of running for awhile, I force myself to start slowly. I'd suggest not more than 2 miles starting off, then work back into longer distances.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-07, 09:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,371
Posted By warp9

Have fun on your new bike! :) And I hope...

Have fun on your new bike! :)

And I hope you have better luck with the rain than I have so far. :p

I wish it had not rained on me for my first ride, but I live in Houston and it rains often...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-07, 07:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,371
Posted By warp9

I just took the plunge myself, and bought my Trek...

I just took the plunge myself, and bought my Trek 1500 this afternoon. And I just got back from putting in my first 20 miles on the new machine.

I got rained on a bit during the second half of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-07, 12:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,371
Posted By warp9

Yes, it is new (2007), and you can check out the...

Yes, it is new (2007), and you can check out the specs on the following link (it has mostly Shimano 105 stuff on it).

http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike.php?bikeid=1440000&f=3

There is an...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-07, 12:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,371
Posted By warp9

Thanks that is very helpful! :) I've been...

Thanks that is very helpful! :)

I've been trying to make this bike decision for some time, and I think that this is the way I want to go, but there is always some doubt for me when I get ready to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,371
Posted By warp9

Trek 1500--is it a good choice ?

I have been looking pretty seriously at a Trek 1500 (I can get one for $950), does any body have any specific thoughts on this choice for a first time road bike buyer?

For those of you who may...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-07, 09:35 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,269
Posted By warp9

"With great power comes great responsibility." ...

"With great power comes great responsibility."

A guy behind a HUGE multi-ton 300 horse power vehicle has IMO far more responsibility than a guy on a bike.

And if you don't like that double...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-07, 12:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

Here it is. . . .

Here it is. . . .
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-07, 02:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

Yes I do. :) The 98' Yukon is fairly light...

Yes I do. :)

The 98' Yukon is fairly light compared to some mountain bikes, for one thing, unlike the newer model Yukons, it has no shocks.

I will tell you that I was advised (at my LBS)...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-07, 09:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

Thanks, that gives me a number of things to think...

Thanks, that gives me a number of things to think about.

And, this is to everybody, I really appreciate all the input so far! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-07, 06:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

It would be great to have more cyclists and less...

It would be great to have more cyclists and less cars on the roads. But with the current conditions of traffic in the city, my concern is for the safety of the people on the bikes.

There are some...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-07, 06:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

As I've mentioned above, I actually have an old...

As I've mentioned above, I actually have an old mountain bike which I've fitted with 1" road slicks. I ride it a fair amount, and already have some experience with the trails upon which I plan to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-07, 06:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

Thanks. :) I'll do some testing and find...

Thanks. :)

I'll do some testing and find out what makes a difference to me. Then I'll make my decision based upon that.



My favorite LBS stocks a nice selection of Cannondale bikes, so I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-07, 05:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

I'm going to look at a bunch of LBS and do a...

I'm going to look at a bunch of LBS and do a great deal of testing. But I will definitely keep you in mind when I make a final decision.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

One thing I might point out is that this would be...

One thing I might point out is that this would be my first road bike. But it is not my first bike. I currently have 2 mountain bikes.

The older bike (a 98 Giant Yukon) has been fitted with 1" road...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-07, 06:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

No doubt! :) I'm VERY impressed by what...

No doubt! :)

I'm VERY impressed by what I've seen.

What I was looking as was a 2007 Motobecane Le Champion, at 1195.95 ($1,400 off List $2595)

And from what I've been able to see, people...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-07, 06:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

If I can put you on the spot here. . . . (I...

If I can put you on the spot here. . . .

(I hope you don't mind) :)

What is it specifically do you feel that you will gain by the upgrades? Would there be a major noticable difference (and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-07, 09:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

That is good advice. I live in a big city and...

That is good advice. I live in a big city and there are a great number of bike stores around, so there should be lots of choices! :)

Hopefully I'll know what I'm looking for when I find it.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-07, 07:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

Hey thanks for the info! :)

Hey thanks for the info! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-07, 06:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

On the MS 150 thing---sorry, my bad, I thought it...

On the MS 150 thing---sorry, my bad, I thought it was a race. :o

You'll have to give me a bit of time to figure out the difference in these things--I'm new here. :p


The trails I would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-07, 06:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,533
Posted By warp9

Help with making a bike choice

I am looking at buying my first road bike, and I’m hoping that some of you will share your wisdom on the specific question of which option to choose. . . .

It looks like it is possible to spend a...
Forum: Introductions
05-28-07, 03:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 485
Posted By warp9

That is true. Although I think that there...

That is true.

Although I think that there is a larger group of drunk drivers who are drunk, but yet not so drunk that they can't stay on the road.

The guy who hit my brother was 2 times over...
Forum: Introductions
05-27-07, 11:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 485
Posted By warp9

Yes, it seems like there is quite a discussion on...

Yes, it seems like there is quite a discussion on the matter.

I will say this:

My little brother got into biking in the summer of 2005, he thought it would be cool to help save gas, and...
Forum: Introductions
05-27-07, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 485
Posted By warp9

I don't know what the rules are in Houston (where...

I don't know what the rules are in Houston (where I currently am), but in Florida (where I used to live), there are rules for riding on the sidewalks. . . .

...
Forum: Introductions
05-27-07, 03:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 485
Posted By warp9

Could you say a bit more on that topic? I...

Could you say a bit more on that topic?

I always thought sidewalks were safter for cyclists.
Forum: Introductions
05-27-07, 03:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 485
Posted By warp9

Hi Brad, welcome!

Hi Brad, welcome!
Forum: Introductions
05-27-07, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 408
Posted By warp9

I did want to do some racing, so that is a bit of...

I did want to do some racing, so that is a bit of a concern. But it is nice to know what my options are. :)
Forum: Introductions
05-27-07, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 408
Posted By warp9

(FYI) Height: 5'10" :) And thanks for the...

(FYI) Height: 5'10" :)

And thanks for the info, I'll have a look over on CL and check those bikes out!



Still, I should say that I do have a bit of a concern that I might be missing out on...
Forum: Introductions
05-27-07, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 408
Posted By warp9

Thanks for the welcome, East Hill! :) I...

Thanks for the welcome, East Hill! :)

I guess it is partly a matter of knowing what "fits my purpose."

Until I've spent enough time riding a road style bike to get used to the experience...
Forum: Introductions
05-27-07, 01:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 408
Posted By warp9

Houston Runner/Biker

Hi

I'm currently living in Houston; I've been a runner for a long time, and it seems that I'm getting more into biking over the years.

Right now, I have a mountain bike. It would be really nice...
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