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Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-12, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 747
Posted By carmonkie

Cool. Thanks for confirming it.

Cool. Thanks for confirming it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-12, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 747
Posted By carmonkie

Light action speedplay with Zero Cleats

It is time to replace my cleats. Is it OK/safe to do this?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-12, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By carmonkie

Any 3 hole shoe would do it. My wife uses...

Any 3 hole shoe would do it. My wife uses Speedplay with SIDI shoes.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-12, 03:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,650
Posted By carmonkie

I am surprised no one mentioned the Denali...

I am surprised no one mentioned the Denali...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,223
Posted By carmonkie

you will forget its there in the next couple of...

you will forget its there in the next couple of days.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,037
Posted By carmonkie

One of the guys I ride with has this condition...

One of the guys I ride with has this condition and had the procedure done last year. As far as I can tell, he is very happy with the results. Looks like you are already seeking medical advise and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-11, 06:43 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 9,241
Posted By carmonkie

My Boyd wheels came in about 2 weeks ago, but...

My Boyd wheels came in about 2 weeks ago, but that was the deal with my wife.
Mother in-law gave me a standard ultegra 6700 crank.
I got a pair of knee warmers as a stocking stuffer.
My wife...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-11, 12:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,278
Posted By carmonkie

Early Xmas. Boyd Wheel are here

Last Friday I received my set of Vitesse wheelset. Wheels came in perfectly packaged right on time (3 business days since order), skewers and Ritchey rim tape.

I ordered the 28/24. Boyd was...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-11, 10:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,252
Posted By carmonkie

Thanks all for the feedback. I will be looking...

Thanks all for the feedback. I will be looking at pads next time around.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-11, 08:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,252
Posted By carmonkie

Brake upgrade. Is it worth it?

Little by little I have been upgrading my bike and it has all Ultegra 6700 except the crank and brakes. The brakes are those stock no name brakes that came with it. Is it worth swapping the brakes...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-11, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 672
Posted By carmonkie

You are not doing enough hills...

You are not doing enough hills...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,822
Posted By carmonkie

If you can find an Edge 305 is a perfect unit...

If you can find an Edge 305 is a perfect unit without power training. HR, cadence, speed when GPS in not available. I have downloaded routes to the unit and it was right on the money. For some...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-11, 12:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 837
Posted By carmonkie

5:05 is what the World champions ran on the...

5:05 is what the World champions ran on the Triathlon Olympic qualifier, but they did it for 10K. That is wicked. Still congrats. I could not run that fast even to save my life
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,556
Posted By carmonkie

Another happy KK owner here.

Another happy KK owner here.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 01:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,640
Posted By carmonkie

I make my own drink. 1/2 cup of OJ 1/2...

I make my own drink.

1/2 cup of OJ
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tbsp salt

mix and heat in microwave for 1 minute then stir until dissolved. Add water to make one quart. Chill until...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-11, 12:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 801
Posted By carmonkie

At 2 years and 7000 miles I am still waiting to...

At 2 years and 7000 miles I am still waiting to change stock wheels, maybe this Christmas. Honestly, like many said before wait a little bit more and learn about the bike. I good friend of mine lend...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-11, 12:45 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,984
Posted By carmonkie

Keep us posted once you get them. I am...

Keep us posted once you get them. I am considering the same wheels and I keep going back to the Boyds. I think the Sapim CX-Ray spokes give the edge to the Boyds Also 2x lacing on the rear DS and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 339
Posted By carmonkie

You do not specify what level so beware of the...

You do not specify what level so beware of the greater bicyclists. Some of their rides are lollygaggers. Very friendly group though.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 339
Posted By carmonkie

check out http://knobbiesandslicks.com/ I think...

check out http://knobbiesandslicks.com/ I think they are around Grapevine/DFW Airport. Also http://www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com/ They have rides all over the metroplex.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-11, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,835
Posted By carmonkie

My wife sold her trek 7.1 and got the Femme...

My wife sold her trek 7.1 and got the Femme version of the same bike you are looking at. She is very happy with the bike. I think we paid around the same 1200 plus about 50 bucks in freebies...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-11, 05:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,270
Posted By carmonkie

The software on my garmin 305 got corrupted and...

The software on my garmin 305 got corrupted and GPS does not work, but everything else does so I use everything but GPS. When I upload to garmin connect all the data is there minus the map, but my...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-11, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,035
Posted By carmonkie

If you do not like to wait for regroups find you...

If you do not like to wait for regroups find you a drop group you can hang with. If you want to turn around at mile x so be it, no one cares. If you want to take short cuts so be it no one cares. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-11, 04:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,011
Posted By carmonkie

Found my FSA Wing Pro Compact on ebay for 24.00...

Found my FSA Wing Pro Compact on ebay for 24.00 with shipping, I like them a lot. With some patience, you can get some great deals. I spend a lot of time on the drops and great for the weekend...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By carmonkie

Rear wheel lacing question.

So this question is about rear wheel lacing. For what I can tell reading the website manufacturers Easton and Soul use radial NDS/ 2X DS, while Williams and Boyd use 2x NS and DS.

At the sub...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-11, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By carmonkie

Here you go, the flat top is, well on the top. My...

Here you go, the flat top is, well on the top. My cables come out where the tap end jobs and not from the middle of the wrapping.

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-11, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By carmonkie

I think the original owner wanted the same...

I think the original owner wanted the same position that a compact bar would give so he rolled the bars too forward. The tape job is jacked up in my opinion. I will take a picture of my set-up with...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-11, 08:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 901
Posted By carmonkie

How many of you bring a baguette for your long...

How many of you bring a baguette for your long rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-11, 07:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 901
Posted By carmonkie

Le Velo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn0FF1KwL4I&feature=youtu.be
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,904
Posted By carmonkie

awesome guys, thanks for the feedback and pics....

awesome guys, thanks for the feedback and pics. Very much appreciated.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,904
Posted By carmonkie

Flat top handlebars

Can anyone give some feedback regarding flat top handlebars? If you switched from round to flat top did you feel any difference in terms of comfort?

Any other benefits or even cons you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 915
Views: 144,542
Posted By carmonkie

My current stock wheels weight 2140g. The 4.0...

My current stock wheels weight 2140g. The 4.0 would save 440g or 1.3 lbs, the 3.0 would save 600g or 1.8 lbs. Go for bling and get the 4.0 or compromise and get the lighter 3.0 with mid profile. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-11, 01:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,122
Posted By carmonkie

48-50 when not dealing with all the work BS.

48-50 when not dealing with all the work BS.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-11, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2,076
Views: 198,847
Posted By carmonkie

I am not fat, just very muscular and fit. I never...

I am not fat, just very muscular and fit. I never get drop, just drop people and climb like a mountain goat. :lol:
(I climb ok, still get dropped and I am average fit while not on cycling attire)...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-11, 12:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,797
Posted By carmonkie

I ride 4 miles to the start of the ride, other...

I ride 4 miles to the start of the ride, other guys on my ride ride as much as you do to the start of the ride. It does not really bother me going through few stop lights and signs. The way I see...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-11, 11:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,573
Posted By carmonkie

I eat 1/2 bagel and 1 scrambled egg about 1 hour...

I eat 1/2 bagel and 1 scrambled egg about 1 hour before I go on the weekend long ride. Ever since I was a kid, I always had breakfast so I am not going to change my routing now. I make my own...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-11, 11:42 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,660
Posted By carmonkie

2750 Euros I hope the link works if not go to...

2750 Euros
I hope the link works if not go to http://shop.bmwgroup.com and look under bikes...
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-11, 12:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,173
Posted By carmonkie

Thanks for all your comments and links. While it...

Thanks for all your comments and links. While it sounds counterintuitive to loosen up the hands that is probably one thing I did wrong. I hope it does not happen again, but now I know a little bit...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-11, 01:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,173
Posted By carmonkie

My real first ohh shut moment. Any feedback as to what I might have done wrong

On Sunday, we went out for a ride and it was really windy about 20 mph cross winds when we started to descend. I got on the drops and all of the sudden the bike started to wobble like a mofo. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-11, 12:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,739
Posted By carmonkie

Like other have said some stretching and I would...

Like other have said some stretching and I would recommend a foam roller. You will be surprised how deep that thing can massage the muscles.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-11, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 908
Posted By carmonkie

I think I read somewhere to put blue painters...

I think I read somewhere to put blue painters tape where you are going to cut it to avoid scratching the post and it would give you a cleaner cut.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,062
Posted By carmonkie

Specialized BG Gel. Some people like gel, some...

Specialized BG Gel. Some people like gel, some others don't. I've used them for about 5500 miles and counting and they are still in good shape. I'd be hesitate to try another brand since these have...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,124
Posted By carmonkie

Match this look...187021

Match this look...187021
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-11, 12:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,462
Posted By carmonkie

I was once a clyde @ 220. I am down to 185 and...

I was once a clyde @ 220. I am down to 185 and no I would not like to be a clyde again in heart mind or body. I am your height and by no means look anorexic. My next goal is 180 and see where I go...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-11, 11:10 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,410
Posted By carmonkie

I have one. What i like about this is that the...

I have one. What i like about this is that the bounce gives a little bit of a road feel. I did a workout on a fixed trainer and I could tell the difference.
IMO, this thing is to stay in a fix...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-11, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By carmonkie

Mi wife has a Ventura Race Femme. She likes it a...

Mi wife has a Ventura Race Femme. She likes it a lot. We did Hotter than hell and she had no comfort issues. I think they are decently priced for the components. Hers was around 1200 full 105 from...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-11, 11:12 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 9,694
Posted By carmonkie

Here is Kohl our Giant Schnauzer. He is a...

Here is Kohl our Giant Schnauzer. He is a terrific dog.185277185278
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-10, 08:46 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 10,128
Posted By carmonkie

KK rock and roll trainer, soft shell jacket and...

KK rock and roll trainer, soft shell jacket and the best of all a visit from mom whom I have not seen in 2 and half years.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-10, 11:24 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 12,029
Posted By carmonkie

Canari Eclipse jacket. The whole damn thing...

Canari Eclipse jacket. The whole damn thing flaps and sounds like those cheap car flags.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-10, 12:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,119
Posted By carmonkie

I've only used Speedplay (Light action) and I...

I've only used Speedplay (Light action) and I could not be happier. When my wife changed to clipless I got her the same model and she likes them a lot too. No complaints. I think you will like...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-10, 11:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,229
Posted By carmonkie

Watch Food Inc and it will seriously change the...

Watch Food Inc and it will seriously change the way you look at food.
My wife and I joined an organic co-op and we get in season fruits and vegetables. We help sorting and we get our food for...
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