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Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-13, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,851
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

I faced the same dilemma several years ago. I...

I faced the same dilemma several years ago. I bought a Tricross (precursor to the Crux) because of the more upright geometry. My rationale was that this would be an easier transition to a road bike....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-10, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 920
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Thanks for your insight...Bike Nashbar's got the...

Thanks for your insight...Bike Nashbar's got the Reynolds up for $749-799; Shimano RS 80 here at LBS for $899 + 10% discount...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-10, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 920
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

220 lbs...

220 lbs...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-10, 05:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 920
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Reynold's attack or Shimano RS80...

All,

Clydesdale wondering what wheelset to go with next year. Currently on an S-works Tricross with Roval pave sl wheels (4,000 miles so far)...Master plan is to get the wheelset now, ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-09, 07:47 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,061
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

SRAM Force

SRAM Force
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-09, 07:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,146
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

This is what I have so far...

Computer 1:

Cadence

HR / Distance

Calories / Time of day

Computer 2:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-09, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,083
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Buddy of mine had his Trek Madone repaired this...

Buddy of mine had his Trek Madone repaired this year from Calfee and he is very pleased with their service. He has a couple of rides on it so far and there have been no issues. IIRC, it was $700...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 02:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Yup, I meant down payment...Don't think I would...

Yup, I meant down payment...Don't think I would 'splurge' for the electronic Dura-ace...



With all of this 'free' money going around, I figured I would dream a little...that is all? Having a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 12:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

'Cash for Carbon'...what bike would you buy...

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Due to the 'generosity' of our government, as well as the working class, I pose this question to you all. If the government gave you a $4500 credit for your old bike to buy...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,202
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Jynx, I was not very consistent at measuring...

Jynx,

I was not very consistent at measuring this, if at all. I would say that my 'range' was quite large. I would shift too early on climbs and shoot up to 110-115. Granted this cadence rpm...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 09:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,202
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Newb here with a cadence epiphany...

All,

I have had another epiphany similar to that of my 'pedaling epiphany' a while back. I ride in a group on Sat. mornings in which I am getting dropped on a regular basis. Anyway, through my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Bonktown is associated with Backcountry.com, and...

Bonktown is associated with Backcountry.com, and they both have this policy. I have bought clothing items from both, and whether they were the wrong size (club fit vs. pro fit...) or changed my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-09, 08:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 853
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Tricross...

Geanne,

Why did they sell you and fit you to a 'big, clumsy...tricross' in the first place? Just asking...I have a tricross as well, and for me, the geometry is more comfortable compared to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-09, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 628
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Agreed, Team Cyclist is the worst...

Ordered some bib shorts from Team Cyclist, sent me the wrong ones so I sent them back, took 3 weeks for the refund for the bibs to the credit card after numerous calls. NEVER AGAIN...

Regards,
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 639
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Type 2 here...

Diagnosed last April. Since then I put > 1500 miles on the bike, 470 so far this year...also went from 248lbs to 208lbs...Love biking! I am trying to figure out the carbs necessary to avoid the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-09, 10:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 580
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Here is another suggestion...

Call Bret Hunter at http://www.sportsoptical.com/index.htm...He should be able to answer any questions that you might have.

Regards,

BWJ
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-09, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 366
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Try this place...

This IS the place for you...He will custom make the lenses to fit your frame...I have 2 pair and they are excellent.

http://www.sportsoptical.com/index.htm

Regards,

BWJ
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,005
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Too many variables to answer that...

Too many variables to answer that question...check out their website, they have prices available.

Hope this helps,

BWJ
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-09, 10:07 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,005
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

I have the answer...

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I found a company in Colorado that makes custom lenses for most of the frames out there. Bret Hunter has pioneered the 'algorithms' required to have your RX put into a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-09, 07:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,194
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Welcome...

I'd buy some bib shorts. I bought some Pearl Izumi shorts for last year, and I didn't think bibs were that big of a deal. I just bought some Hincapie HC-12s and they are excellent. Very...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-09, 07:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,206
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Here ya go...

0. How long have you been riding?
Mountain 10 years...Road ~ since 4/08
1. What bike do you mainly ride?
Specialized S-works Tricross
2. What bikes do you have and how do you choose which one to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 09:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,267
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Makes me want to put on my argyles and go eat a...

Makes me want to put on my argyles and go eat a Fajita Burrito bowl (no rice)...

Nice build...

Regards,

BWJ
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,735
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Pcad, I have found that it will NOT happen...

Pcad,

I have found that it will NOT happen unless you want it. I have tried other fad diets before, but to no avail...Cycling is not just something that I do now in my spare time, it is a way of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-09, 12:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,735
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

What is the rationale for rollers? Not trying to...

What is the rationale for rollers? Not trying to be smart, just curious...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-09, 12:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,735
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Newb here with a pedaling epiphany...

Good afternoon,

I have been riding a road bike for less than a year now...I have lost 40 lbs and I am really looking forward to more miles this year. Anyway, I have searched this forum for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-09, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,206
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Try this...

I would suggest a company called 'Sports Optical' (www.sportsoptical.com). From what I understand, he is the one that pioneered placing a prescription in a wrap around curved lens. I currently have...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,212
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Had an old Trek 1200, and could not stand the...

Had an old Trek 1200, and could not stand the beating...stayed away from road bikes due to this...until I was tired of my buddy ALWAYS being faster on his touring road bike while I was on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 28,272
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

I am one of those Endodontists (Root canal...

I am one of those Endodontists (Root canal specialist) and soon to be 'Weath Re-distributor' :cry:...Don't ride a Bianchi though, I ride a Specialized S-works...

Regards,

BWJ
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-09, 12:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,669
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Good so far...

I have this saddle because it came standard on my S-works cyclocross bike. I was a little skeptical due to me being used to my Brooks B-17 (mountain bike). I have ridden 1000 miles on this saddle...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,112
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

You will not regret this...

Just bought a Tacx Fortius...It is sweet and training on it does not seem to take as long. Do make sure that you get a computer with enough power.

Regards,

BWJ
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-08, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Virtual reality cycling DVDs any good?

Newbie here wondering if these Dvds are worth it...I can only watch Gladiator, LOTR trilogy, 24, etc...so many times. If you like these, which ones do you use? Spinervals? Rides?

Regards,

BWJ
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-08, 06:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 953
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

My avg. and 'times' that I am comparing to are...

My avg. and 'times' that I am comparing to are from earlier this year when the weather was considerably better. I just got bummed out seeing a steady progress throughout the year and then following...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-08, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 953
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Newb bought into the hype at the LBS...WTH??

Ladies and Gents,

I was in the LBS the other day and changed my tires from my cyclocross 28s (smooth tread with sipes) to a size 25 'hybrid' (hybrid meaning that it has a 23 smooth tread profile...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-08, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 301
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

Attention tire size experts...

Good morning,

Newb here wanting some advice and insight. I bought a cyclocross bike, this summer, that came with size 28 tires. I was considering going to 25s or 23s. Is there a big difference...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-08, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 713
Posted By bigwapitijohnny

I have had the Pearl Izumi gel gloves for 2 years...

I have had the Pearl Izumi gel gloves for 2 years prior to my BG gel gloves. Hands got numb pretty much all the time with the PI's. I think that the ergonomic placement of the gel inserts are...
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