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Forum: Texas
05-04-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,941
Posted By swaustex

The ride from Austin was great. Nice and cool up...

The ride from Austin was great. Nice and cool up until the 70 mile mark. I traded my way into 9 beers at the end... Feeling good.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-22-09, 06:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By swaustex

Jealous I am... Its probably not over 100 degrees...

Jealous I am... Its probably not over 100 degrees everyday either. I want to head up to colorado and do this http://www.bikepacking.net/routes/ring-the-peak/ next month but the buddy that was going...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-09, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By swaustex

Mixing Road and Off Road

I've been switching back and forth between road and mountain all year, and now I have a new thing.


I found a route from the house where I can do 25% mountain biking with technical obstacles, 35%...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-09, 09:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,160
Posted By swaustex

Thanks for all the input. I think a combination...

Thanks for all the input. I think a combination of things is happening here. There seems to be a consensus that the Gossamer crank while not crap, does not shift nearly as well under load as the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-09, 08:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,160
Posted By swaustex

Compact Crank: Are my expectations just wrong?

First of all this is not the typical compact vs triple debate. The gearing on a compact works just fine for me in the Texas hill country and around town. My issue is the shifting. On my mountain...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-09, 09:17 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 13,552
Posted By swaustex

Oh and China can also make an engineer for a...

Oh and China can also make an engineer for a small fraction in terms of dollars for what it takes to educate one in America, so spending more money on education would also be the wrong thing to do. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-09, 09:14 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 13,552
Posted By swaustex

The dollar needs to crash, plain and simple. ...

The dollar needs to crash, plain and simple. Hopefully the US government will print so many dollars that they will devalue the currency and people in China will buy bikes from the US because we can...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-09, 07:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,469
Posted By swaustex

Were can I get a National Rifle Association...

Were can I get a National Rifle Association Jersey?... I think that would solve these problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-09, 07:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,961
Posted By swaustex

They are all boxed bikes from asia, unless you...

They are all boxed bikes from asia, unless you buy a CAAD9. Either there is a made in America sticker on the bike or its a boxed bike from asia. That being said I would rather have a Fuji made in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-09, 10:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,508
Posted By swaustex

I have a friend with neck issues. We were in...

I have a friend with neck issues. We were in Mellow Johnny's and the sales guy recommended this:
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/fx/77fx/


Any body ride something like that instead of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,961
Posted By swaustex

I bought a Fuji Roubaix pro from performance last...

I bought a Fuji Roubaix pro from performance last year with 105/Ultegra for $1024 out the door. So far it has been a great bike and I have no lust for the more expensive bikes yet. I rode all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-09, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By swaustex

Did the 30 miles of hill country today at the ACA...

Did the 30 miles of hill country today at the ACA Pedernales Pedal. Outstanding day to ride. Last weekend I got shafted by the weather though.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-09-09, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,927
Posted By swaustex

I went out on the Barton Creek Greenbelt...

I went out on the Barton Creek Greenbelt yesterday on the LTS-1 and the bike rocks. A friend of mine was riding on a Trek EX8 and while he had more travel, it didn't climb as well. The trails near...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-05-09, 08:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,927
Posted By swaustex

Would I pay $1200 for one? Hell no, but there is...

Would I pay $1200 for one? Hell no, but there is something about a Made in USA sticker that makes the bike ride better even if its in my head.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-05-09, 07:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,927
Posted By swaustex

I have a 1997 LTS-1 and its a great bike. People...

I have a 1997 LTS-1 and its a great bike. People around me that ride it are surprised at how well it rides and on how quick it handles. It climbs very well and the downhill does not suck. Its also...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-09, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 777
Posted By swaustex

I have a Fuji Roubaix Pro and like it very much. ...

I have a Fuji Roubaix Pro and like it very much. That is a good price.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-09, 10:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,463
Posted By swaustex

I bought a 2008 Fuji Roubaix Pro with 105/Ultegra...

I bought a 2008 Fuji Roubaix Pro with 105/Ultegra for $933 at performance. The Austin Tri cyclist down here was also having a hella sale on the Roubaix Ellite
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-26-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,066
Posted By swaustex

238 this morning

238 this morning
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-12-09, 05:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,498
Posted By swaustex

I'm down 3 to 237. I had planned to do the...

I'm down 3 to 237. I had planned to do the Cotton Capers ride here in Austin, but the mountain cedars started crapping out pollen and the allergies kept me inside. Hopefully it will rain soon.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-10-09, 11:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,479
Posted By swaustex

After switching, I found clipless to be a more...

After switching, I found clipless to be a more reliable exit than toe straps, but I made the switch when I was 15. (now 31) I do not fall because I forget to clip out anymore, but I did fall a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-09, 10:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,141
Posted By swaustex

If you're in Austin, ...

If you're in Austin,
http://www.austintricyclist.com/7540127_24185.htm

That looks like a steal.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-09-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,704
Posted By swaustex

In addition to cycling, I'm doing a 4-6 week run...

In addition to cycling, I'm doing a 4-6 week run of atkins to loose some pounds gained during the holidays. When you flip your body over to just burning fat and then mix in cycling, you build muscle...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-08-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By swaustex

Austin is great when it comes to cycling, but I...

Austin is great when it comes to cycling, but I have an added bonus. I live on This Street...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-04-09, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By swaustex

First Group Ride Today

I did my first group ride today and even though it was far colder than expected it was a blast. Starting in August I began to ride my old 1992 GT Avalanche around the neighborhood for exercise. A...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-04-09, 09:57 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,704
Posted By swaustex

I would like to sign up as well. First weigh in...

I would like to sign up as well. First weigh in would be tomorrow or you can mark me down for 240 now.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,177
Posted By swaustex

I bought a 2008 Fuji Roubaix Pro from Performance...

I bought a 2008 Fuji Roubaix Pro from Performance here in Austin for $930. Its my first road bike and so far I have put around 300 miles on it so far and my only complaint is the FSA Gossamer crank. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-08, 08:02 PM
Replies: 711
Views: 67,080
Posted By swaustex

I'm in Austin Texas 78735. 6' 0" 240lbs.

I'm in Austin Texas 78735. 6' 0" 240lbs.
Forum: Texas
12-24-08, 06:54 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,542
Posted By swaustex

Where to live in Texas: #1 South/Central...

Where to live in Texas:

#1 South/Central Austin

#2 Ft Worth

#3 West Houston or Clear Lake

#4 Dallas / Plano / West of DFW Airport
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-13-08, 09:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,792
Posted By swaustex

I have a big air compressor at the house that I...

I have a big air compressor at the house that I use mainly to run air tools. It always worked fine for my mountain bikes and cars, but I went out and bought a floor pump and wow. The bike is much...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-10-08, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 871
Posted By swaustex

Is there a whole lot of difference between SPD...

Is there a whole lot of difference between SPD and SPD SL? I bought mountain bike SPD pedals for my new road bike because I didn't want different shoes for different bikes. I reserve the right to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-07-08, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,792
Posted By swaustex

Two flat tires in a row

So I bought a road bike about three weeks ago to try to get some exercise and maybe work my way up to organized rides. I bought a 2008 Fuji Roubaix Pro immediately starting pounding on it. Within a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-06-08, 09:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,444
Posted By swaustex

Note of caution.... Be careful riding bikes...

Note of caution....

Be careful riding bikes that have toe straps after you go clipless. I got my first SPD pedals when I was 15 , did the initial fall thing a couple times, but every time I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-08, 08:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By swaustex

I can maybe afford the coffee at Mellow Johnny's....

I can maybe afford the coffee at Mellow Johnny's. That place is swank. If I get addicted to road biking and start favoring it over mountain biking then maybe I would buy a bike there. Thats also...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-08, 08:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By swaustex

No Problem

No Problem
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-08, 04:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By swaustex

Just Bought My First Road Bike

I just bought my first road bike. After three months of lurking here and going to many bike shops in town I found a bike that fit right and a deal I could not pass up. Its an Aluminum 2008 Fuji...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-21-08, 10:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 264
Posted By swaustex

Any clydes need a workout partner in Austin?

I took up biking in August after a 12 year hiatus. In June I weighed 283 pounds at 5 11" . I have been hiking for years in the greenbelt (Barton Creek in Austin) along with my dog and watching the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-08, 05:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,526
Posted By swaustex

I bought one of those carriers that go behind the...

I bought one of those carriers that go behind the bike and tow the 2.5 year old around the neighborhood. She is always wanting me to go faster up the hill so its like having a personal trainer. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-24-08, 07:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,573
Posted By swaustex

Wow thanks for the info about the GT/Cannondale...

Wow thanks for the info about the GT/Cannondale being the same company. I found this to back up that claim.

http://www.dorel.com/corporate.htm
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