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Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-08, 02:09 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,491
Posted By mimib123

I just started road biking about a week ago. I...

I just started road biking about a week ago. I live in East Tennessee, and the temperatures don't get TOO bad but they get pretty cold. It is about 26 degrees today from what it said in the car. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-08, 12:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 971
Posted By mimib123

It looks pretty. Obviously I'm new at this...

It looks pretty.

Obviously I'm new at this sport, all I can say is what I just did. :P
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-07, 04:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,244
Posted By mimib123

I did a really quick 20 minute saunter through my...

I did a really quick 20 minute saunter through my neighborhood. I JUST got my road bike a few days ago, and my mom needed help around the house for the new years party. She only let me do that...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-07, 12:13 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 10,096
Posted By mimib123

Ditto. Anybody care to explain?

Ditto. Anybody care to explain?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-07, 12:08 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 10,096
Posted By mimib123

Very nice, jimbo! Those are pretty.

Very nice, jimbo! Those are pretty.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-07, 10:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,249
Posted By mimib123

Yep, sounds like a really solid first ride to me....

Yep, sounds like a really solid first ride to me. I just got my trek '08 1.2 WSD a few days ago. The components are a notch down from yours, but I wouldn't know the difference now.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-07, 05:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,423
Posted By mimib123

This is a tad bit fishy, like others have said. I...

This is a tad bit fishy, like others have said. I honestly don't think your intentions were bad, but that you might have not thought it all through.

Why not post a few flyers up, saying you...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-07, 11:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,691
Posted By mimib123

Yeah, I'm going to order some clipless really...

Yeah, I'm going to order some clipless really soon. I got five more miles farther today than the day before yesterday! So that's 15 miles. :D

I'm having tons of funnn.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-07, 01:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,691
Posted By mimib123

Exactly! I find myself getting a little caught up...

Exactly! I find myself getting a little caught up (compartivately, I've seen much worse on these forums). I'm just going to ride a lot and not think about parts until it becomes painful to sit...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-07, 05:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,691
Posted By mimib123

Thanks foomonkey! I think comfort bikes should...

Thanks foomonkey! I think comfort bikes should be basically banned. Or, alternatively, they should just be so looked down upon that no store would dare ruin their imagine and sell them. :D
I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-07, 05:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,691
Posted By mimib123

Yep, I was planning on changing in the next month...

Yep, I was planning on changing in the next month or so! They will give me a free fitting once I get them.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-07, 02:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,691
Posted By mimib123

Nope, I use...both. Am I supposed to do that,...

Nope, I use...both. Am I supposed to do that, fill me in if I'm doing something wrong :P

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/mimib123/100_0603.jpg
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Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,691
Posted By mimib123

Thanks so much for your input. Right now I'm...

Thanks so much for your input. Right now I'm just having fun having annoying skateboarders with saggy pants try to run along with me, pulling their pants up by their crotches all the way. But I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-07, 10:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,691
Posted By mimib123

Ditto, mikeE46. This morning I woke up to rain...

Ditto, mikeE46. This morning I woke up to rain and there are expected thunder storms. I would ride if I had good clothing for it, but I'll pass for the day. Unless it stops raining.

LowCel, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-07, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 328
Posted By mimib123

Cycling for a cause

Hey everyone!

Recently I stumbled across G. Ike's thread about the tour de cure: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=372994

The good thing about this is that it is nationwide, and I had...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-07, 08:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,940
Posted By mimib123

I'm in!

I'm in!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-07, 04:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,691
Posted By mimib123

My first road bike ride

A few hours ago I just picked up my new road bike, and I took it for only a 10 mile ride because it was getting dark. It was incredible. On my comfort bike, going 1 mile was a drag. I'm surprised...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-07, 12:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 312
Posted By mimib123

Computers

Sorry for all of the newb-ish "what is the best"-type questions.

Anyways, I'm looking for a computer for my new bike that is 30 dollars or less (I don't really see the need for anything more at...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-07, 10:09 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 10,096
Posted By mimib123

My mom is Swedish, and we did presents tonight...

My mom is Swedish, and we did presents tonight (which would be Christmas Eve for me).
I got some books and things, but the real present is my Trek '08 1.2.
Yeah I know, it's only entry level and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-07, 11:44 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,890
Posted By mimib123

This has nothing to do with your bike, but I'd...

This has nothing to do with your bike, but I'd like to say that I live in the city right outside Knoxville, TN. So hey neighboor!

P.S. I never use FedEx, but I hope you get your bike. Good...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-07, 09:26 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,410
Posted By mimib123

I am seeing a mixture of responses, some people...

I am seeing a mixture of responses, some people are too sympathetic and some people are too harsh.

In my opinion, the bottom line is that shops do, in fact, treat certain people unequally. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-23-07, 02:34 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 160,533
Posted By mimib123

I live in Maryville, Tennessee. The speed limit...

I live in Maryville, Tennessee. The speed limit is anywhere from 15 MPH in neighborhoods to 40 MPH in bigger streets. There are sidewalks where MOST people on bikes ride, but I refuse to ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-07, 01:46 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,045
Posted By mimib123

I'm only 15, and I just bought an entry level...

I'm only 15, and I just bought an entry level road bike. But I expect my cello to ALWAYS be more expensive than my road bike, even if/when I upgrade to nicer road bikes.

My cello is worth 8500...
Forum: Southern California
12-21-07, 12:54 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,547
Posted By mimib123

At first I wanted to ride 100 miles a week. But...

At first I wanted to ride 100 miles a week. But I have never ridden a road bike and my new one will be in in a few days. So I will say I want to do 50 miles per week.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-07, 11:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 855
Posted By mimib123

I'm in your position exactly, except for I ride a...

I'm in your position exactly, except for I ride a hybrid now. I ordered a trek '08 1.2 a few days ago and it arrived all disassembled today. My LBS will put it together sometime after Christmas, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-07, 02:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By mimib123

Clipless pedal help please

With my new bike purchase coming in the next week or so, at one point (when I have enough money) I will want to go to a clipless system. I have heard that the Shimano SPD-SL's were good and also the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-07, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 610
Posted By mimib123

Haha, my mom set the price to 600 and she...

Haha, my mom set the price to 600 and she wouldn't go higher at that moment, but I know that if it was down to a few dollars she would have. Thanks for that sniping program, it will come in handy!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-07, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 610
Posted By mimib123

Haha, yeah. I'll probably ride the heck out of...

Haha, yeah. I'll probably ride the heck out of this one and then upgrade at one point in a few years, who knows.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-07, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 610
Posted By mimib123

Success!

Hey guys

Last weekend I had a very sad lose on an ebay auction. It was a trek 1200, a 2005 model, and it was my size. It came with TONS of goodies, a new seat, clipless pedals, tools,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-07, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By mimib123

Haha, thanks for the information. I'm actually...

Haha, thanks for the information. I'm actually bidding on another bike that comes with TONS of goodies (shoes, pedals, seats, tools, pumps, bottles, so much more). It is a trek 1200 52 cm, and it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-07, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By mimib123

What does this mean?

I'm looking at ebay for a road bike so I can get started in the sport. There are no places nearby where I can purchase a used bike so unfortunately I have to take a few chances with ebay. :[
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-07, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 328
Posted By mimib123

How can I find a bike?

I want to pick up road cycling, but I don't want to splurge on a bike (splurge = 1000 dollars when you are in high school) when I don't know how much I will enjoy it. I want an enjoyable/ridable...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-07, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By mimib123

Is it worth the buy?

Hey everyone,

I recently got interested in rode biking but haven't really tried it much. Instead of buying a really nice first bike I want to buy a used/beater one so I will know if I want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-07, 12:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,167
Posted By mimib123

I just had somewhat of a growth spurt, last year...

I just had somewhat of a growth spurt, last year I was about 5'2 and now I am pretty sure I am 5'4 or so. But I would imagine that they would make bikes that would be....adjustable. But I will...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-07, 12:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,167
Posted By mimib123

Beginner Tips Please

Hey everyone,

I new here, but I am a forum junkie so whenever I am interested in something I seek out a populated/responsive forum.

I started cycling with a hybrid bike. It is a raleigh...
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