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08-12-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,536
Posted By twahl

Old, but still funny. And as a cyclist I would...

Old, but still funny. And as a cyclist I would never dream of doing what the cyclist does in this commercial. As a driver I would do the same, or worse. Why would you think it OK to lean on someone's...
08-05-08, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By twahl

Don't worry about it bhill, the tires actually...

Don't worry about it bhill, the tires actually don't get filled with air either, the tubes do. The tires are filled with air filled tubes. :-)

Chances are that it won't be worth the trouble to add...
08-05-08, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By twahl

I have the 4 bike version, and haven't seen...

I have the 4 bike version, and haven't seen anything else on the market that I'd rather have. Adjusts fairly easily to fit different bikes, loads easily, holds bikes securely, although I still like...
07-22-08, 04:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By twahl

Bike/Motorcycle Accident

Top headline in today's local paper. (http://www.insidenova.com/isn/news/local/article/two_hospitalized_after_motorcycle_bicycle_crash/18727/)

The road in question is 45 MPH speed limit, limited...
07-21-08, 05:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 144,143
Posted By twahl

+1. When I was first starting to ride any...

+1. When I was first starting to ride any distances, I was pretty consistantly averaging right around 10MPH. As beatnik stated, if you don't know already, you're probably new to this type of riding...
07-18-08, 06:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,778
Posted By twahl

It's been done, but there are a couple of...

It's been done, but there are a couple of significant problems. one is the neck strain caused by looking where you are going. Another is that it doesn't give you anything to push against. With a...
07-14-08, 04:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,617
Posted By twahl

I voted slight uptick, because it's certainly not...

I voted slight uptick, because it's certainly not heavy at this point. It falls somewhere in between. We have a rather large immagrant population here, and many of them are bicycle users, so they've...
07-10-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 692
Posted By twahl

WTH brought this 5 year old abomination back up...

WTH brought this 5 year old abomination back up again twice in one day?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-08, 10:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,083
Posted By twahl

Time of the year most likely. The 2009s are...

Time of the year most likely. The 2009s are coming out and they are short on stock of 2008s in certain sizes. The model year changeover can cause delays like this. I had the same problem with a...
07-10-08, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 748
Posted By twahl

Nor does it go anywhere. I've been trying to...

Nor does it go anywhere. I've been trying to figure out what they are smiling about since we were first introduced to this contraption almost 5 years ago.
07-09-08, 05:17 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,030
Posted By twahl

He's probably found an answer sometime in the...

He's probably found an answer sometime in the last 14 months.
07-03-08, 04:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,711
Posted By twahl

It's an easy mistake to make, please let it go....

It's an easy mistake to make, please let it go. If you can get a break out of them, that's fair, but it wasn't an intentional thing. Some kid screwed up and sold what he saw as simply inventory on...
07-02-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 552
Posted By twahl

If bugs were hitting your eyes, you'd feel them....

If bugs were hitting your eyes, you'd feel them. It almost sounds like something environmental, like maybe they sprayed for mosquitoes or something like that?
07-02-08, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By twahl

You are a little heavier than I was when I...

You are a little heavier than I was when I started, but also a little taller. Height won't be an issue, any bike shop will have a bike in your size. As a starting point I'd suggest trying about a 56...
06-25-08, 06:18 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,416
Posted By twahl

That pretty much sums it up I think. When you...

That pretty much sums it up I think. When you come to a forum such as this, or read magazines that are targeted to that audience, you'll get the impression that all cyclists are far left activists....
06-24-08, 10:21 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,416
Posted By twahl

That's because (in theory) Republicans are...

That's because (in theory) Republicans are supposed to be the party of less government interferance in personal lives. I find that generally when you get away from the federal government, people on...
06-24-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 700
Posted By twahl

As pointed out by Velo Dog, you'll use fewer...

As pointed out by Velo Dog, you'll use fewer calories if you lose weight and are therefore doing less work...

however, you will also be building more lean muscle which will allow you to burn more...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-08, 12:53 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 17,717
Posted By twahl

I'm not a frequent rider there but I'm certainly...

I'm not a frequent rider there but I'm certainly familiar with the intersection, and it scares the crap out of me.

I'm normally one of those people that say "get what you are entitled to and no...
06-24-08, 07:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 596
Posted By twahl

You actually sound like perfect candidate for a...

You actually sound like perfect candidate for a flat bar road bike such as a Specialized Sirrus, Jamis Coda, or Trek 7000 series. Your budget is low for a new one, but a search on your most local...
06-24-08, 06:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,593
Posted By twahl

Slight edit. There are good people that find...

Slight edit. There are good people that find themsselves unable to move away from bad neighborhoods.
06-23-08, 11:40 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,416
Posted By twahl

I'm pretty much with maddyfish except that I'm...

I'm pretty much with maddyfish except that I'm not strongly "anti baby murder" and have never associated with the Democratic Party.

I don't understand the question. In some parts of the country...
06-23-08, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 605
Posted By twahl

I didn't look to see which tires on stock on the...

I didn't look to see which tires on stock on the LHT, but you might want to look more toward higher pressure capabilities in addition to the tire width. There are a good selection of 100 psi rated...
06-22-08, 09:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,935
Posted By twahl

Wow, I hadn't looked in this forum for a while...

Wow, I hadn't looked in this forum for a while and missed a couple of significant posts. I'm humbled by recognition for was essentially just some coordination effort, some e-mails, and a few phone...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 04:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,661
Posted By twahl

Generally from behind, although he rides my old...

Generally from behind, although he rides my old Allez. In Spandex and sans boxers.

16 year old boy on a road bike, I must be doing something right, no? :D
06-22-08, 07:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 857
Posted By twahl

I didn't say it was upsetting, I said it was...

I didn't say it was upsetting, I said it was annoying.

see how easy that is? :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 07:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,661
Posted By twahl

Sadly I've noticed this a lot lately with teenage...

Sadly I've noticed this a lot lately with teenage boys. As if it's not bad enough seeing their boxers 6 inches over the top of their jeans, now they've got them a couple inches above a pair of what...
06-22-08, 07:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 857
Posted By twahl

He may be in the minority by being on dialup, but...

He may be in the minority by being on dialup, but I'm not so sure that he's in the minority regarding the same photos being repeated over and over in a single thread. It bugs the snot out of me too....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-08, 01:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,755
Posted By twahl

Most often, the people that drivers see on bikes...

Most often, the people that drivers see on bikes are that slow, so yes, they do believe we are that slow. Of course if they think they can get away with it they pull out in front of other cars, too.
06-18-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,946
Posted By twahl

Immature coward.

Immature coward.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-08, 06:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,106
Posted By twahl

I would suggest that the difference in frame is...

I would suggest that the difference in frame is more important than the difference between Tiagra/105 and Ultegra, and that the difference in support between BD and your friend's shop is priceless....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-08, 06:16 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,106
Posted By twahl

Fuji Roubaix for $975 vs. Motobecane Sprint for...

Fuji Roubaix for $975 vs. Motobecane Sprint for $995

I'm sorry, what was the question?

The Moto is a decent bike for a good price, but it is not a Fuji, Cannondale, or Kestrol. Go take...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-08, 09:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 373
Posted By twahl

We're thinking of riding into DC for the 4th....

We're thinking of riding into DC for the 4th. There is supposedly valet parking for bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 373
Posted By twahl

Man, that's just cruel! Here's a 15 mile...

Man, that's just cruel!

Here's a 15 mile profile starting at Front Royal. It's ~2400 feet of elevation gain, and does pretty much meet the uphill out/downhill back requirement.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-08, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 373
Posted By twahl

Wife's birthday...although she'd like a ride to,...

Wife's birthday...although she'd like a ride to, so maybe.

The W&OD goes through close to Reston, and heading west puts you out into some nice country. 20 miles out will take you past Leesburg. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-08, 02:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 753
Posted By twahl

The Allez is a fine bike, I put something over...

The Allez is a fine bike, I put something over 3,000 miles on mine before I went to a recumbent, and my son is adding to it's total miles. some of those miles were racked up on at least 2 full...
06-15-08, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,459
Posted By twahl

It's worth $213.47.

It's worth $213.47.
06-15-08, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By twahl

Another factor...parents have been brainwashed to...

Another factor...parents have been brainwashed to believe that they are not good parents unless their kids are involved in "activities." These activities include dance lessons, pretty much any...
06-13-08, 07:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,449
Posted By twahl

Exactly what I was going to say. It's easier for...

Exactly what I was going to say. It's easier for people to be seen as having used their spare tube already, or broken a tire lever, something of that nature, than to be seen as not being able to...
06-10-08, 04:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 832
Posted By twahl

Make sure you understand what is included. Where...

Make sure you understand what is included. Where I worked (not the shop I mentioned) adjustments were free, but an adjustment is not a tune up. Tune ups include cleaning of drive train (well entire...
06-09-08, 10:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,832
Posted By twahl

Believe. It's commonly referred to as "filtering"...

Believe. It's commonly referred to as "filtering" and there have been many discussions about it around here, with people on both sides of the arguement.

I personally don't do it. Why go by cars...
06-09-08, 09:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 832
Posted By twahl

My LBS offers free lifetime adjustments, and they...

My LBS offers free lifetime adjustments, and they will generally install small parts for free. I can roll in there any time and get brake and deraileurs adjusted, usually on the spot, as well as fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,586
Posted By twahl

Did you face the bottom bracket and the head...

Did you face the bottom bracket and the head tubes?

Sure, anyone can swap parts, but I'm pretty sure you didn't do the job properly if you bought all the tools you needed for $50.
06-07-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,203
Posted By twahl

Well, when you refine it a little after some...

Well, when you refine it a little after some practical use, you'll end up with something like this (on the right):

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/deakins/images/flatandtrek.jpg

or this:
...
06-07-08, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By twahl

Did it escape after it got off the leash?

Did it escape after it got off the leash?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-08, 09:56 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 21,084
Posted By twahl

My daughter sometimes says she wants to go pro,...

My daughter sometimes says she wants to go pro, can that count?
06-04-08, 09:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 849
Posted By twahl

It sounds like the wheels took most of the...

It sounds like the wheels took most of the beating. Make sure that your mechanic checked the frame for cracks if you decide to go this way, but if he or she is competent they already did when you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-08, 09:38 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 21,084
Posted By twahl

My wife and daughter. ...

My wife and daughter.

http://www.4wahls.net/images/asthmaride/tslift.jpg

Oh, you said pro...sorry!

:-0
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-08, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 495
Posted By twahl

Go west 30 miles or so. I'll be glad to give you...

Go west 30 miles or so. I'll be glad to give you a route out at the end of the W&OD (http://www.4wahls.net/cycling/lovettsvilleloop.htm). It's about a 35 mile loop that comes right back to the trail,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-08, 10:05 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Posted By twahl

Quit making posts trying to justify your...

Quit making posts trying to justify your self-centered world view and it will eventually drop off the front page.

You are correct, people have made some assumptions here. But you have directly...
06-04-08, 08:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 849
Posted By twahl

I think I'm going to go against the grain here...

I think I'm going to go against the grain here and suggest that you go ahead and fix the bike. You have been happy with it for 3 years and like the riding position.

If you choose to do longer...
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