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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

09-02-09, 02:12 PM

Replies: 7

Leg movements during sleep

Views: 675

Posted By dwrudy

Leg movements during sleep

Hello,

I started riding Brevets last year. After my second 600K Brevet I’ve developed a strange problem with my legs: they start to kick rapidly and uncontrollably when I am first starting to go...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

03-01-09, 04:04 PM

Replies: 22

Zocor and Cycling?

Views: 1,136

Posted By dwrudy

One way to see if you would benefit from a statin...

One way to see if you would benefit from a statin is to Google Framingham risk calculator and plug in your numbers such as age, cholesterol, BP. If this shows you have a certain risk of developing...

Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets

03-01-09, 01:09 PM

Replies: 2

Garmin 101

Views: 563

Posted By dwrudy

Garmin 101

Hello,

I’m fairly new to Brevets and purchased a Garmin eTrex Legend to help me not get lost as easily. I’ve purchased the plug and play street maps. I have no idea how to program in routes. Can...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-27-09, 03:01 PM

Replies: 3

Shimano Ultegra STI Left Shifter Problem

Views: 405

Posted By dwrudy

Shimano Ultegra STI Left Shifter Problem

I've been having a problem with my left Shimano Ultegra triple STI shifter. On occasion when shifting from the large chain ring to middle chain ring I push on the small lever and the lever moves...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-17-08, 07:37 PM

Replies: 3

road shifters on mtm bike setup

Views: 492

Posted By dwrudy

road shifters on mtm bike setup

I bought an Airborne Carpediem aluminum frame bike with 700 c wheels off E-Bay. It came with straight bars and mountain bike shifters and derailleurs (XTR front and rear with 9 speed cassette). The...

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

09-02-08, 03:00 PM

Replies: 13

headlamps

Views: 943

Posted By dwrudy

headlamps

Any advice on headlamps for brevets? I use 2 Cateye Opticubes on my bar and am looking for a headlamp to get a bit more light.

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

07-05-08, 07:00 AM

Replies: 1

Mounting GPS on stem

Views: 534

Posted By dwrudy

Mounting GPS on stem

I got a Garmin Etrex Ledgend to use on brevets. (thanks for the advice on the forum in selecting a GPS). I have another question. What do I need to buy to mount the unit on the handlebar stem?
...

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

06-20-08, 07:21 AM

Replies: 13

Gps

Views: 1,194

Posted By dwrudy

I decided on the Garmin Legend Hcx. I got it for...

I decided on the Garmin Legend Hcx. I got it for $180.

Thanks for all the advice.

David

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

06-16-08, 05:56 AM

Replies: 13

Gps

Views: 1,194

Posted By dwrudy

Thanks!

Thanks!

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

06-15-08, 09:15 AM

Replies: 13

Gps

Views: 1,194

Posted By dwrudy

Which GPS unit?

I've been looking at the various GPS units discussed in the thread. What is the diference between the Garmin Legend, the Garmin Vista? Is a color screen necessary or will the grey-tone due?
...

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

06-14-08, 12:11 PM

Replies: 13

Gps

Views: 1,194

Posted By dwrudy

Thanks for the advice! David

Thanks for the advice!

David

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

06-03-08, 12:17 PM

Replies: 13

Gps

Views: 1,194

Posted By dwrudy

Gps

I'm new to Brevets. Just completed my first series (200-600). I’ve learned, among other things, that I’m not a good navigator. What GPS systems do you recommend? I just need the navigation system,...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

01-15-08, 01:05 PM

Replies: 11

seats and leg pain

Views: 653

Posted By dwrudy

Thanks. I took a look at the Specialized seats on...

Thanks. I took a look at the Specialized seats on the net and they look comfortable. We do have a Specialized dealer in town and if things don't work out getting the butt bones measured sounds like a...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

01-14-08, 08:28 PM

Replies: 11

seats and leg pain

Views: 653

Posted By dwrudy

Thanks to all for the advice. I went on a ride...

Thanks to all for the advice. I went on a ride and the pain in the legs was the area that pushed back against the seat on climbs. I moved the seat down and back a bit and did a nice 51 mile ride in...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

01-10-08, 03:22 PM

Replies: 11

seats and leg pain

Views: 653

Posted By dwrudy

Thanks. I'll get some pics and post them.

Thanks. I'll get some pics and post them.

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

01-10-08, 02:02 PM

Replies: 11

seats and leg pain

Views: 653

Posted By dwrudy

seats and leg pain

I'm in the over 50 crowd and have taken up cycling on a regular basis again. I’ve been learning a lot about bikes and cycling, but still have a lot to learn.

I have a Giant OCR C2. I’ve been...

Forum: Introductions

01-10-08, 08:40 AM

Replies: 1

Introduction

Views: 176

Posted By dwrudy

Introduction

Hello,

I have been riding on and off since the early 80s, but not consistently until recently. I started riding more seriously in the past two years. I’ve been riding with the local bike club and...

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