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Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 765
Posted By cdubb

I broke my hand, but my orthopedic surgeon is a...

I broke my hand, but my orthopedic surgeon is a cyclist. I didn't need a cast, just a brace, and he gave me immediate clearance to ride.

Put your bike on the trainer and ride one handed.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,194
Posted By cdubb

As they say, it's not if, but when you fall. ...

As they say, it's not if, but when you fall. Sorry it happened so soon. Look for gravel at intersectyions and be careful.

Oh, and flip it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,540
Posted By cdubb

I think that part of the OP's confusion lies in...

I think that part of the OP's confusion lies in the naming of the types od bikes. The fact that they are called endurace bikes makes it sould like they are only for long distances. The reality is...
Forum: BMX
08-06-09, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Posted By cdubb

I guess from what I have been reading, I'm trying...

I guess from what I have been reading, I'm trying to decide between race bikes and dirt jump bikes. I don't plan on doing much if any of either. I just want somethig fun to play around on.
...
Forum: BMX
08-06-09, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Posted By cdubb

Is the DK Cyngus the same as the General Lee 24? ...

Is the DK Cyngus the same as the General Lee 24?

Also, one of the shops that I visited had a DK Charger 24 with is aluminum. What are the benefits/trade-offs of an aluminum framer. Pretty...
Forum: BMX
08-05-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Posted By cdubb

Hi, I am in te same boat as Steve. I'd like to...

Hi, I am in te same boat as Steve. I'd like to get a 24" BMX to have fun on, but I have been out of the BMX world for a long time. There are so many brands that I have never heard of that I'm not...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,228
Posted By cdubb

That is my favorite show. Christy (meth) was the...

That is my favorite show. Christy (meth) was the best one ever.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 01:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,652
Posted By cdubb

Not to hijack, but on the Speedplay Zeros, can...

Not to hijack, but on the Speedplay Zeros, can you adjust the release angle. The website lists the release angle for X2 at 28degrees and 15 degrees for the Light Action.

If you have Zeros and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By cdubb

Thanks for the review. I dreaming about a set of...

Thanks for the review. I dreaming about a set of Easton wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-09, 02:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,129
Posted By cdubb

Yellow. I wish my CR1 was that color!

Yellow.

I wish my CR1 was that color!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-09, 02:01 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,455
Posted By cdubb

The fastest I've ever gone was 43.0 MPH down a...

The fastest I've ever gone was 43.0 MPH down a big hill.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-09, 01:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,644
Posted By cdubb

Wear gloves! You don't know when you are going...

Wear gloves! You don't know when you are going to crash until it's too late.

I'm so thankful that my palms don't look like my knees right now.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-09, 01:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,719
Posted By cdubb

What about one of those racks that mounts to the...

What about one of those racks that mounts to the seat post? Maybe that would work for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 335
Posted By cdubb

If you still wanted to consider light...

If you still wanted to consider light off-roading, cyclosross bike might fit the bill.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,783
Posted By cdubb

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-09, 11:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 967
Posted By cdubb

I'll take it, all of it!

I'll take it, all of it!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-09, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 846
Posted By cdubb

I think that is normal for many tires.

I think that is normal for many tires.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-09, 07:57 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,779
Posted By cdubb

C. In my basement. I have a split level, so the...

C. In my basement. I have a split level, so the basement leads out to the garage.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,048
Posted By cdubb

Nice. Congratulations on your new bike.

Nice. Congratulations on your new bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 01:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,888
Posted By cdubb

That bike is screaming for a white saddle and...

That bike is screaming for a white saddle and white bar tape!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,377
Posted By cdubb

My brother lives in Knoxville and I have been to...

My brother lives in Knoxville and I have been to West Bicycles in Farragut with him several times. It's where he bought his bike and he swears by them.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,941
Posted By cdubb

Agreed, since you aren't using clipless pedals, i...

Agreed, since you aren't using clipless pedals, i think you should take up the husbandry of a more traditional type of bird. How about sparrow husbandry.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 10:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,527
Posted By cdubb

Turn about is fair play.

Turn about is fair play.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-15-09, 04:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,240
Posted By cdubb

After reading some of the comments, I'm glad i...

After reading some of the comments, I'm glad i don't live in Texas.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 10:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,534
Posted By cdubb

The shop where I bought my bike recommended...

The shop where I bought my bike recommended coming in for a tune up at 350 to 400 miles for things like cable stretch, wheel truing etc. Could it be that you brought yours in too early?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-09, 08:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By cdubb

Congratulations on your new bike!

Congratulations on your new bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-09, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By cdubb

I thought I'd switch it up a little and suggest...

I thought I'd switch it up a little and suggest Speedplay. They are double sided so you don't have to worry, you just stomp and go.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-09, 03:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
Posted By cdubb

Congrats. I was going to sugest that Blue makes...

Congrats. I was going to sugest that Blue makes a 24 inch bike, but that Trek looks nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By cdubb

Yep, that's about it. Now go log some miles.

Yep, that's about it. Now go log some miles.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-09, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 437
Posted By cdubb

I would go in and explain to them what you just...

I would go in and explain to them what you just explained to us. Since your budget is fairly low, and it sounds like you have never ridden one before, tell them that you would like to test ride an...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-09, 11:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 573
Posted By cdubb

Between the two, I would go for the SuperSix. I...

Between the two, I would go for the SuperSix. I have ridden the Synapse and the Six, and I preferred the Six, so i would think that I would prefer the SuperSix too.

As far as rining in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By cdubb

I don't think that Endurance Road versus...

I don't think that Endurance Road versus Competitive Road really matters in terms of what the bike will be used for. Insted, think about them in terms of you and your body. The Roubaix will have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-09, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By cdubb

A used bike may be a good way to go, but if you...

A used bike may be a good way to go, but if you want new, those sould like pretty good choices. Check out the Cannondale CAAD9 too or the Trek 1.2 or 1.5.

Check out as many shops as you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-09, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 547
Posted By cdubb

Mine was an 8 speed. I think that it was a 2003....

Mine was an 8 speed. I think that it was a 2003. Like daxr said, go for condition over year. I sold mine to a friend for $300.00 and my brother sold his for $330.00, so if you can find one, it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-09, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By cdubb

I would guess that you would probably need a 50...

I would guess that you would probably need a 50 or 52 cm frame. I would look at bikes in the entry level range. Try searching websites like Trek or Cannondale to get an idea of what models to look...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-09, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 547
Posted By cdubb

I had a Trek 1000 for about 6 years as my first...

I had a Trek 1000 for about 6 years as my first road bike. It served me well, and I'm sure that it would serve you well too, so if you can find one in your price range, go for it.

As for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 928
Posted By cdubb

If you show up and see a bunch of 150 pound guys...

If you show up and see a bunch of 150 pound guys with no leg hair and bikes that cost more than your car, you may have a problem.

:D
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 928
Posted By cdubb

If this is a local "group ride", just explain...

If this is a local "group ride", just explain that your new and ask for help, if this is a big charity ride or something, stay towards the back and watch what others are doing. There is a good...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-09, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 949
Posted By cdubb

So it is actually better to be in a lower gear...

So it is actually better to be in a lower gear and spinning than trying to "power" up the hill?

Another thing that I have noticed is that when I ride with other people, many of them are in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-09, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 949
Posted By cdubb

I would think that doing the hill repeats once a...

I would think that doing the hill repeats once a week would be beneficial, but I'm somewhat of a newbie too.

On my Thursday group ride, there is a long gradual hill at the start of the ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,247
Posted By cdubb

On my first group ride I got dropped before the...

On my first group ride I got dropped before the ride even started. I tried to help this guy get his bike unloaded, we both got there a little late, and they left with out us. We had a nice ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 320
Posted By cdubb

Call your insurance agent. Most nicer bikes...

Call your insurance agent. Most nicer bikes exceed the limits on most homeowner's insurance policies. You will have to get a separate policy for it. I think that I was quoted $73.00 per year on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-09, 10:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,258
Posted By cdubb

I use Pedro's Ice Wax. It makes a noticeable...

I use Pedro's Ice Wax. It makes a noticeable differance.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,454
Posted By cdubb

How about the shower method? I live in a house...

How about the shower method? I live in a house with a two car garage. I didn't think about that. :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,454
Posted By cdubb

Don't use a power washer. Just kidding, but I...

Don't use a power washer. Just kidding, but I try to use the hose sparingly and on low pressure to avoid forcing water into the bottom bracket, hubs, or headset.

I try to wash my bike when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By cdubb

I am not familiar with eiter moder, but Cdale's...

I am not familiar with eiter moder, but Cdale's website lists their archive back to 2000.

http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/archive/
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 12:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,159
Posted By cdubb

I like Specialized shoes. They seem to fit my...

I like Specialized shoes. They seem to fit my feet the best of all of the ones that I tried. Their quality can be a little schetchy. I like for the things that I buy to be as close to perfect as...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 12,859
Posted By cdubb

I use the Poweraid Zero too. I normally just use...

I use the Poweraid Zero too. I normally just use water because most of my rides are less than 2 hours, but sometimes I use the Zero. I also am trying to loose weight, and figure that I'm riding to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-09, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 693
Posted By cdubb

You will find that most component mixes take an...

You will find that most component mixes take an enture group and upgrade the RD. For example full 105 with an Ultegra RD. Or full Ultegra with a Dura Ace RD. I really haven't seen much more mixing...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-09, 03:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 926
Posted By cdubb

You may want to consider a set of Mavic Askiums. ...

You may want to consider a set of Mavic Askiums. They go for about $250.00, but you could probably get a used set for less. I have a set that came on my bike, and they seem to come on a lot of...
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