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Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-09, 08:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 821
Posted By binstpa

I have no idea what my cadence is. I have a cheap...

I have no idea what my cadence is. I have a cheap Cateye Strada (wired) without a cadence function. As luck would have it, the computer stopped working and no longer registers my speed. I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-09, 07:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 821
Posted By binstpa

I try that, but as I am new to the sport, but big...

I try that, but as I am new to the sport, but big chain ring-small cogs combination tires me out to quickly. In the big ring and third largest cog I can usually ride comfortably at 20-23 mph. I guess...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-09, 07:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 821
Posted By binstpa

Thanks for the info. I guess I have been cross...

Thanks for the info. I guess I have been cross training for almost all 1000 miles. I live in south Florida and it is flat here so I constantly ride in the big ring and one of the four largest cogs.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-09, 07:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 821
Posted By binstpa

I have it in the big ring and in the biggest cog....

I have it in the big ring and in the biggest cog. It seems to go through the rear derailleur smoothly, but when I rotate the pedals backwards it immediately falls off the big ring.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-09, 07:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 821
Posted By binstpa

What does "cross chain" mean? I sometimes have to...

What does "cross chain" mean? I sometimes have to spin the pedal backwards slightly to get my foot in when I come to a stop (I haven't perfected my track stand). Also, I store my bike in my office...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-09, 07:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 821
Posted By binstpa

Chain Falls Off

I have a Felt F75 with about 1000 miles on it. Recently, almost everytime I spin the pedals backwards the chain falls off. I just cleaned the entire drivetrain but that didn't solve the problem. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-09, 03:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,140
Posted By binstpa

Thanks for the suggestions. In addition to the...

Thanks for the suggestions. In addition to the year round beautiful weather, there is no state tax in Florida, so I was able avoid urbanknight's problems (and get a 5 figure return - and we thought a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-09, 02:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,140
Posted By binstpa

Also, I am all set on clothing, and, at least in...

Also, I am all set on clothing, and, at least in Naples, Florida, you do not need a jacket.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-09, 02:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,140
Posted By binstpa

I do have a helmet. I don't have any issues with...

I do have a helmet. I don't have any issues with the saddle, but I was thinking of possibly switching it for a red one and getting some red bartape.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-09, 01:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,140
Posted By binstpa

Best $150 Upgrade

Getting a tax refund and my wife and I decided we'd each take $150 apiece for no-questions-asked-spending. I was wondering what the best use of that money would be to upgrade my bike. Here is what I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-09, 08:46 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,728
Posted By binstpa

Actually setting a goal. Riding a century was a...

Actually setting a goal. Riding a century was a tangible and obtainable goal. So I went out and did it. I now want to increase my speed over shorter rides (e.g. less than 30 miles) so that I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-09, 02:52 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,728
Posted By binstpa

Thanks again for all the helpful posts. I got...

Thanks again for all the helpful posts. I got over my malaise and have really enjoyed going out. I have been riding for three months and just did my first century last Saturday. I should have built...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-08, 10:05 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,728
Posted By binstpa

Thanks again for the useful suggestions and...

Thanks again for the useful suggestions and insightful posts. This past Saturday I got up early and did a 56.4 mile ride. My previous long had been 30 miles and before doing that my longest was 22. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,728
Posted By binstpa

Thanks again for all of your suggestions. Your...

Thanks again for all of your suggestions. Your comments have given me a renewed energy to try something else.

I will go and check out some books, load up my iPod and will take a long(ish) ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-08, 04:33 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,728
Posted By binstpa

Thanks for all of your responses. I think that I...

Thanks for all of your responses. I think that I may be getting too casual in my approach. It was so exciting for the first couple weeks. All I wanted to do was get out and ride. Now, I don't really...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-08, 03:33 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,728
Posted By binstpa

New Cyclist - Bored Already. Help!!!

I am blessed to live in SW Florida where I can bike year round. A few months ago a coworker of mine asked me to join him in some triathlon training. I only had a 15 year old mountain bike while he...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-08, 03:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,908
Posted By binstpa

I was in a similar position to yours about 6...

I was in a similar position to yours about 6 weeks ago. Many of my LBS were having sales on some 08 models. I debated between a Scott Speedster S20, Felt F75, Cannondale CAAD9, Specialized Allez, and...
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