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Forum: Southeast
09-27-11, 12:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,140
Posted By dtmooreh

Anyone up for a roadie ride one night this week? ...

Anyone up for a roadie ride one night this week? Trying to train for a triathlon. I did one last weekend and realized how much training I have left to do! The Ironman isn't until 2013 though! ...
Forum: Southeast
09-27-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 15,785
Posted By dtmooreh

Name: Darren Age: 24 Location: Shockoe...

Name: Darren
Age: 24
Location: Shockoe Bottom, RVA
Bike: Raleigh Grand Sport (Until I upgrade to a carbon tri bike...eventually.)
Job: Heathcare
Forum: Southeast
09-27-11, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 636
Posted By dtmooreh

I work at MCV myself -- and roads around here...

I work at MCV myself -- and roads around here flat out suck for cycling. Awesome mountain biking, but terrible road biking.

Speaking of which -- anyone on here do much road biking in the RVA...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 312
Posted By dtmooreh

New Bike -- Worth the price?

Hi everyone. I'm back from a long hiatus from these forums. What do you all think of this bike? Worth the money? I hate Giant's sizing, but it's a large. And I spoke with the guy, it includes...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-07, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By dtmooreh

Thanks for the advice man! I'll see what I can...

Thanks for the advice man! I'll see what I can do with it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-07, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By dtmooreh

How much would you say? 300? 250?

How much would you say? 300? 250?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-07, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By dtmooreh

Thanks for the advice Vudu! I think I'm going to...

Thanks for the advice Vudu! I think I'm going to go check out the Raleigh this weekend. Wish me luck, and I hope to ride with you all soon!
-Darren
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-07, 09:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By dtmooreh

I've tried out some bikes, and I fit well on...

I've tried out some bikes, and I fit well on anything from a 58-60. I'm gonna email the Panasonic guy to see what size it is, and get some better shots of it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-07, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By dtmooreh

I thought I'd give you guys a challenge. :) ...

I thought I'd give you guys a challenge. :)

I will use it for exercise in addition to running. I'll do 3 days run/4 ride, and also for commuting. Eventually I want to get into some racing...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-07, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By dtmooreh

Newbie bike options

Hey everyone,

I'm in the market for a nice used bike, and I came across 2 today that I wanted your opinions on. Any advice on these two? Do you think either of them would be a good starter bike?...
Forum: Southeast
11-23-07, 12:21 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

Hey everyone! Haven't stopped by here in a while...

Hey everyone! Haven't stopped by here in a while and wanted to see how you all are doing. I still haven't found a great starter bike in my price range. My expectations are too high (I want Dura...
Forum: Triathlon
08-13-07, 09:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 763
Posted By dtmooreh

Performance Bike always has some on their site.

Performance Bike always has some on their site.
Forum: Southeast
08-13-07, 09:57 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

I think that sounds like a GREAT idea!

I think that sounds like a GREAT idea!
Forum: Southeast
08-08-07, 12:51 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

That's fine. Thanks for the thought, though! :D

That's fine. Thanks for the thought, though! :D
Forum: Southeast
08-08-07, 05:37 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

CM: I need a 58 frame. What year is your...

CM: I need a 58 frame. What year is your Cannondale? Thanks!
Forum: Southeast
08-07-07, 08:53 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

Thanks Polara, I appreciate it. VV: My...

Thanks Polara, I appreciate it.

VV: My budget is really tight, being in college and all. I'd prefer to stick with $600 ($700 at most), but I want a better gear set than Shimano Sora. I'd have to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-07, 01:58 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,013
Posted By dtmooreh

Current: 6'3.5" 220# Goal: 6'3.5" 185# ...

Current: 6'3.5" 220#
Goal: 6'3.5" 185#

I'll be at my goal this time next year. Maybe even by January. Hit the gym every day and get a good bike and keep my car parked. I'd be fine.
Forum: Southeast
08-07-07, 01:40 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

If I have a bike by then, I'll come and do the...

If I have a bike by then, I'll come and do the 30. It will probably kill me, but what's life without death?

(BTW -- the bike I was looking at, the CF fork was chipped (maybe completely cracked). ...
Forum: Southeast
08-06-07, 02:01 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

I tried 60 and almost decapitated my future...

I tried 60 and almost decapitated my future children. :)
Forum: Southeast
08-06-07, 11:45 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

Okay, so it seems proportionally accurate that I...

Okay, so it seems proportionally accurate that I would ride a 56-58cm. (I'm 6'3", 34" inseam) Thanks for the input.
Forum: Southeast
08-06-07, 09:07 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

I stopped by Performance Bike this morning, and...

I stopped by Performance Bike this morning, and the salesman was clueless. I did, however, learn that 60 is too big, and 58 is just right. I completely racked myself when I got on the 60. Eeek.
Forum: Southeast
08-05-07, 07:21 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

By the way, I'm Darren. I apologize for not...

By the way, I'm Darren. I apologize for not introducing myself to the other members of the SE forum.
Forum: Southeast
08-05-07, 07:20 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

I haven't only been asking for advice here,...

I haven't only been asking for advice here, Wolfpack. I've asked a couple people who have been cycling for years and they said that this bike would be a nice starter for me. Sure, one of the guys...
Forum: Southeast
08-05-07, 04:11 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

It's the best bike I can find for the money and...

It's the best bike I can find for the money and for what it comes with. I've talked to a couple of my friends in the area who bike and they all thought it would be a good bike to start on to commute...
Forum: Southeast
08-05-07, 01:56 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

I rode the Fuji Aloha today and it fits me...

I rode the Fuji Aloha today and it fits me really, really well. Rides smooth and is incredibly light.

But -- the wheels are 650s. I've seen a few reasons why not to get 650s, and some reasons to...
Forum: Triathlon
08-05-07, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 684
Posted By dtmooreh

The bike fits me really, really well. Rides...

The bike fits me really, really well. Rides smooth and is incredibly light.

But -- the wheels are 650s. I've seen a few reasons why not to get 650s, and some reasons to get them. For 600...
Forum: Southeast
08-03-07, 09:09 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

I'll call Jim on Monday and make an appointment. ...

I'll call Jim on Monday and make an appointment. They open at 11am, and I have to be at work at 1. Eek, I hope I have time.

I'm going to stop by Performance Bike on sunday, too. 20% off for...
Forum: Southeast
08-03-07, 07:56 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

This bike was a used one from Craigslist :) A...

This bike was a used one from Craigslist :) A Fuji Aloha that is a really good deal. The bike is 600, and it includes alot of stuff that I would need to buy separate. (trainer, computer, etc..) ...
Forum: Southeast
08-03-07, 06:56 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

Yeeah, not sure if he would like me wrenching on...

Yeeah, not sure if he would like me wrenching on a bike that's still his :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-07, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By dtmooreh

No, that's just a blanket that the government...

No, that's just a blanket that the government painted to look like a military installation. The real Area 51 is under it :)
Forum: Southeast
08-03-07, 06:25 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

Yeah, don't think I'm in good enough shape to do...

Yeah, don't think I'm in good enough shape to do 7 laps around that 1.5 mile track :) Maybe by next summer. And I think I am going to get that Tri bike (the Fuji Aloha). It's just too good of a...
Forum: Triathlon
08-03-07, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 684
Posted By dtmooreh

I'm going to test ride it tomorrow, so we will...

I'm going to test ride it tomorrow, so we will see how well it fits.

I can't really see going over 600 for my first real bike. I'm going to see if they are 650 or 700 when I go check it out. ...
Forum: Southeast
08-03-07, 09:16 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

Thanks polara, I just sent that guy an email. ...

Thanks polara, I just sent that guy an email. We'll see what comes of it. It seems to me like the bike is the small buy, then you have to get all the repair kits, a pump, tubes, water bottles,...
Forum: Triathlon
08-03-07, 06:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 684
Posted By dtmooreh

Maybe I should have said "is this bike worth $600...

Maybe I should have said "is this bike worth $600 off of Craigslist"?
Forum: Southeast
08-03-07, 05:38 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

But for 600, it's a deal that's hard to pass...

But for 600, it's a deal that's hard to pass up...don't you agree?
Forum: Triathlon
08-02-07, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 684
Posted By dtmooreh

Local bike -- Advice?

Hey guys, what's up?

I need some advice on a bike I found on craigslist...does it look nice? How much would it be worth?

it is a Fuji Aloha time trial bike
Aluminum Frame
Cane Creek carbon...
Forum: Southeast
08-02-07, 05:55 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

Would this be a good bike to start out? I like...

Would this be a good bike to start out? I like the look of tri bikes, and I found a deal on this on Craigslist. Good first bike?

Fuji Aloha
...
Forum: Southeast
08-02-07, 02:24 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

I don't know if it does or not, but I'm sure...

I don't know if it does or not, but I'm sure going to try :)

If you find a group ride, let me know. I should have my bike by the end of saturday. :)
Forum: Introductions
08-02-07, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 266
Posted By dtmooreh

I'll definitely have to check that out. I looked...

I'll definitely have to check that out. I looked at Craigslist last night and sent a guy an email and he called me back today, but I hadn't seen those bikes. I'm just not sure if I know what to...
Forum: Introductions
08-02-07, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 266
Posted By dtmooreh

I know, but it seems like an awful lot of dough. ...

I know, but it seems like an awful lot of dough. Think back to when you were starting out, I bet you thought like I do now. :)

I'm looking to buy as much bike as 600 dollars can buy...any tips?
Forum: Southeast
08-02-07, 11:48 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

Okay, great! I'll have to check those places...

Okay, great! I'll have to check those places out. I also heard Performance Bike was pretty good, and we have one of those somewhere in town. Looks like I'll have to run around this weekend and...
Forum: Southeast
08-01-07, 08:22 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

I know, I was kidding (for the most part). Do...

I know, I was kidding (for the most part). Do you know any really good shops in Clt?
Forum: Southeast
08-01-07, 07:18 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

My roommate from last year is a member of the...

My roommate from last year is a member of the UNCC Cycling team, but I thought it was just for competitive cycling. I'll have to check into that. My LBS (Bike Line) doesn't have much (I haven't...
Forum: Southeast
08-01-07, 06:40 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,261
Posted By dtmooreh

Hi everyone, I'm just getting into road biking...

Hi everyone, I'm just getting into road biking and I'm looking for some people to ride with some time. I'm going to buy a 6-700 bike this weekend, but I don't know where from yet. The closest bike...
Forum: Introductions
08-01-07, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 266
Posted By dtmooreh

UNC Charlotte

Hi everyone, I'm Darren from Charlotte, NC. Right now, I ride a piece of junk MTB, and am about to take the plunge and buy a $600-700 starter road bike. I can't believe people spend that much on a...
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