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08-20-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,628
Posted By tomdaniels

I did the week. The hills were much worse than...

I did the week. The hills were much worse than last year. It was fun as always.

The guy on the unicycle does it every year.

Go Team Skunk!
07-14-09, 10:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By tomdaniels

Anyone headed to RAGBRAI?

I am doing my second year and this year I am with Team Skunk. 440 miles of Iowa road, beer, pie, and partying.

I can't wait!
03-30-09, 06:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 695
Posted By tomdaniels

I wear 16-17 US and wear 52 Sidis. Great shoes,...

I wear 16-17 US and wear 52 Sidis. Great shoes, but the price really bothered me at first. After a year of use, they are still going strong.
03-12-09, 10:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,626
Posted By tomdaniels

I use the mallets with street shoes as well as my...

I use the mallets with street shoes as well as my bike shoes. The newer mallets are better as they have screws that you can raise and lower to give your shoe more grip. I like them, but I ride...
03-03-09, 02:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,956
Posted By tomdaniels

I bought a Luv2Pedal jersey off of ebay recently...

I bought a Luv2Pedal jersey off of ebay recently (a 5XL Old Fart Cycling Team) and am quite happy with the design, but will say that I wear 3XL from Aerotech. Big size difference. Nice quality. I...
02-15-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,642
Posted By tomdaniels

Many of you have seen my old posts on this topic....

Many of you have seen my old posts on this topic. I was overweight through elementary and middle school. I was tormented and I took it badly. I still have some trouble forgiving some of the more...
02-09-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,309
Posted By tomdaniels

I rode 24 miles on the BRR ride. It was low 40s...

I rode 24 miles on the BRR ride. It was low 40s going out and low 50s on the way back. About 3000 folks showed up for it. Like a miniature RAGBRAI in February, but with hot chocolate and schnapps.
02-01-09, 07:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 495
Posted By tomdaniels

The RAGBRAI group say this is just about as hilly...

The RAGBRAI group say this is just about as hilly as last year. They have 22000 ft of climb over the course of the week. Given the Southern route, they could have made it much worse.
12-16-08, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,430
Posted By tomdaniels

Sidi makes expensive but excellent cycling shoes...

Sidi makes expensive but excellent cycling shoes up to size 16 or so. (Size 52 EUR) I have a set and wear 16-17 depending on the shoe. Also note that the 52 is not quite sized right like most...
12-15-08, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By tomdaniels

Hmmm... we had 40s and sunny on Saturday so I...

Hmmm... we had 40s and sunny on Saturday so I took the trike out for 7 miles. Felt good, but needed fewer clothes. First outdoor ride in 1.5 months or so. I am planning on riding the BRR ride in...
11-24-08, 07:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By tomdaniels

Sounds like the spokes were never properly...

Sounds like the spokes were never properly tensioned. As they break in, they need retensioned. So, your wheels went from bad to worse. The store probably didn't really retension the machine-built...
11-22-08, 09:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 955
Posted By tomdaniels

I gotcha. Wasn't sure where you were located and...

I gotcha. Wasn't sure where you were located and thought he might be a nearby dealer.
11-22-08, 07:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 955
Posted By tomdaniels

Historian: See ...

Historian: See
http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=45045

A fellow in Pleasant Gap, PA has two <1000$ bents for sale on closeout.
11-20-08, 08:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 955
Posted By tomdaniels

My Tadpole trike, a TerraTrike Cruiser, is a...

My Tadpole trike, a TerraTrike Cruiser, is a great entry-level trike. I bought my wife's for 1100$ and mine for 800$ both were used. They are very fun--I've done 60 mile rides on it, but efficiency...
11-19-08, 02:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 955
Posted By tomdaniels

I agree with your assessment, but wow, I'm gonna...

I agree with your assessment, but wow, I'm gonna grab my asbestos underwear! :innocent: This _is_ bikeforums!

The perfect bike is the one that you ride. I keep trying diamond frame bikes, but...
11-19-08, 01:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 955
Posted By tomdaniels

Missed the question about commuting. Just...

Missed the question about commuting.

Just use a pannier or seat back bag. I have both and prefer a laptop pannier where you can just pop it off the rear rack and carry it into the building. I...
11-19-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 955
Posted By tomdaniels

BWAHAHAHAHA! Welcome to the dark side. ...

BWAHAHAHAHA! Welcome to the dark side.

<1000$ is tough for a new 'bent, but used ones are not uncommon.
First, find a recumbent heavy LBS and go ride different types: long wheelbase (not...
11-06-08, 04:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,080
Posted By tomdaniels

I would recommend just shaking her hoof. :eek:

I would recommend just shaking her hoof. :eek:
10-23-08, 01:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,832
Posted By tomdaniels

Well, on my trike, It's pretty darn easy! Even...

Well, on my trike, It's pretty darn easy! Even do a no hands/no feet move. :p

On my recumbent, hands-free is suicide. The wheel is so far out in front of the rider that you can't really shift...
10-17-08, 02:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,127
Posted By tomdaniels

Wow, I hope she keeps with both. It was a really...

Wow, I hope she keeps with both. It was a really tough day for her in Mille Lacs, I remember that. I hope our (cain, pupsocket, and mine) antics weren't too much for her.

I agree that the goal...
10-15-08, 09:01 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 56,124
Posted By tomdaniels

Received my 5 mode MTE today. Lights the h3!!...

Received my 5 mode MTE today. Lights the h3!! out of my back yard. Does not feel cheap at all. Looking forward to some night rides with it.
10-15-08, 08:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,127
Posted By tomdaniels

Becky chimed in a bit ago saying she hadn't...

Becky chimed in a bit ago saying she hadn't ridden much, but was getting back on the bike.

I agree that the goals can take some fun out of it. I am in my post-century funk combined with weather...
10-13-08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 876
Posted By tomdaniels

Good going on getting the crash out of the way. ...

Good going on getting the crash out of the way. Mine have mostly been at low speed except the one where I invented a new braking technique. Throw my leg in front of a stop sign and let the skin...
10-12-08, 07:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By tomdaniels

Now that I'm home with a real keyboard instead of...

Now that I'm home with a real keyboard instead of my cell phone, I can give a general ride report.

The ride started from West Des Moines and headed somewhat south and west for 20 miles. This was...
10-11-08, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By tomdaniels

I chose to take a shortcut and do a century. I...

I chose to take a shortcut and do a century. I made it in about 9 hrs including stops. More details later when I have a real keyboard.
10-10-08, 06:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,146
Posted By tomdaniels

The main thing I liked about this is the ability...

The main thing I liked about this is the ability to see what a certain amount of effort at a given speed does for you. Enter typical values, then use the diagram. For me, the first 100 watts, gets...
10-07-08, 10:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,784
Posted By tomdaniels

Congrats, Tom. If it weren't bedtime, I'd make...

Congrats, Tom. If it weren't bedtime, I'd make you up a "Bolt Shearing" or "Glad you saved the twins" award.

I'd love to see the look on the faces at Hodson's when they hear about this one!
10-07-08, 10:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 629
Posted By tomdaniels

I just ordered a 900 Lumen Flashlight (probably...

I just ordered a 900 Lumen Flashlight (probably not quite 900, but darn bright I hear) from dealextreme. http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12060 I can't wait to try it out as my new...
10-06-08, 07:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,064
Posted By tomdaniels

Reminds me of a case here in Iowa. A few years...

Reminds me of a case here in Iowa. A few years ago during RAGBRAI, a very wide expansion joint had caused several cyclists to crash. The local police showed up, put out some cones, waited a while....
10-02-08, 02:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,254
Posted By tomdaniels

He was trying to explain that the worse...

He was trying to explain that the worse suspension (jeep or high pressure tires on bike) makes you feel like you are going faster than you really are. The smoother ride (lower pressure or Lexus)...
10-01-08, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By tomdaniels

Thanks guys! I am trying to get more miles in...

Thanks guys! I am trying to get more miles in the next two weeks than normal. If the weather is very bad, I reserve the right to just do the 60. :P

The biggest downer will be the definite lack...
10-01-08, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By tomdaniels

+100. The Des Moines and greater area trails...

+100.

The Des Moines and greater area trails are amazing. I took the family to the Downtown trails for a charity ride two weeks ago and I was quite pleased. We did an easy 16 mile ride entirely on...
09-30-08, 03:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By tomdaniels

Going from 85 to 120miles

Well, I am probably crazy to try, but there is an upcoming double metric century (http://www.bikeiowa.com/uploads/PublicUploads/29_DrBobFlyer.pdf) the Dr. Bob Breedlove Memorial Ride, and I am going...
09-29-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,733
Posted By tomdaniels

There are weight ratings (Some makers publish,...

There are weight ratings (Some makers publish, others don't.) Real engineering ratings are never published, but sometimes lawyer ratings are. I am 350#, ride a recumbent rated for 275#, have over...
09-17-08, 03:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,774
Posted By tomdaniels

Well a whole group rides RAGBRAI in kilts. I...

Well a whole group rides RAGBRAI in kilts. I assume during the ride they wear spandex under, but don't ask during off hours! :eek:
09-17-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,774
Posted By tomdaniels

Ok, where are you guys measuring? Level with the...

Ok, where are you guys measuring? Level with the twins?

If so, I am at 33", 6'5" and 336 lbs.
09-17-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,650
Posted By tomdaniels

I would jump at something like that. Need 3XL...

I would jump at something like that. Need 3XL probably (Aerotech sizes)
09-16-08, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 644
Posted By tomdaniels

That's cool. I don't think it would work for me,...

That's cool. I don't think it would work for me, but I often thought about something like that on my stationary bike (AKA "Dust Collector").
09-16-08, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By tomdaniels

Do you have a car? Put the suspension post under...

Do you have a car? Put the suspension post under the front seat. If someone gives you any trouble, you can whack them with it. :troll:
09-15-08, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By tomdaniels

Good for the cycling community in that area. ...

Good for the cycling community in that area.

I am from North of Kansas City and wish there were more places to ride in the area when we visit family. I am amazed at how much more cycling...
09-14-08, 10:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,464
Posted By tomdaniels

Ok, add a Tandem for hauling around the...

Ok, add a Tandem for hauling around the significant other while chatting, a recumbent trike for when you want that "driving a sports car feeling", and high racer recumbent when your butt, wrists,...
09-12-08, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 690
Posted By tomdaniels

How's the search going? Where are you located? A...

How's the search going? Where are you located? A good recumbent shop is rare, and sometimes in the strangest of places.
09-12-08, 08:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 619
Posted By tomdaniels

I don't know about shoes being cheaper. My...

I don't know about shoes being cheaper. My student who runs says that his shoes only have a few hundred miles in them.
09-08-08, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 690
Posted By tomdaniels

Ok, I seem to be the primary clyde bent rider...

Ok, I seem to be the primary clyde bent rider around here. I am 6'5" and 350ish. I have both a recumbent and trike (see my sig). Measure your X-seam. That is the only measurement that will...
09-08-08, 06:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,250
Posted By tomdaniels

I'm with you on the fun of getting around a...

I'm with you on the fun of getting around a college town on the bike for many purposes!
I see you are interested in a road bike and you are not _that_ heavy, just pretty tall for a woman.
Most...
09-03-08, 06:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 861
Posted By tomdaniels

As one of the few resident recumbent riders, I...

As one of the few resident recumbent riders, I would encourage those with bad backs to drop by a shop that carries a few recumbent bikes and trikes. Many folks who are not comfortable on upright...
09-02-08, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,060
Posted By tomdaniels

I have to jump in and suggest Crank Brothers...

I have to jump in and suggest Crank Brothers Mallet Pedals. Get the newer model. They are reasonably priced, you can ride with cleats or without, and they seem very well built. A bit heavier, but...
08-29-08, 11:14 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 7,904
Posted By tomdaniels

I started the anti-PE portion and I don't harbor...

I started the anti-PE portion and I don't harbor assumption 1. PE is not responsible for the pandemic, but I'm not sure it's always an effective answer either. I was responding to those who seemed...
08-29-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 628
Posted By tomdaniels

If it is up near the tailbone, there is the...

If it is up near the tailbone, there is the unlikely possibility of pilonidal cyst forming. My wife developed them there as a result of cycling and quit upright bikes as a result. She now rides a...
08-20-08, 04:19 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 7,904
Posted By tomdaniels

I disagree strongly with the Physical Education...

I disagree strongly with the Physical Education proponents. I had mandatory PE throughout school and it is crap. I'm not saying it couldn't be made better, but PE as it has been is not the answer. ...
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