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Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Anner77

Ah... makes sense. Except when you use them on...

Ah... makes sense. Except when you use them on road bike shoes... lol... oh well, that's what happens when you mix and match I guess. I don't really need to walk in them much anyway, so no worries.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Anner77

Can you get cleat covers for Shimano SPD MTB...

Can you get cleat covers for Shimano SPD MTB pedals? Or it it just not necessary as they're metal?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-09, 02:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Anner77

That's exactly the point... it's shouldn't be! ...

That's exactly the point... it's shouldn't be! The Time pedals were super difficult and I'm not sure why but they are. The new ones I got are super easy, like pedals should be.

I got the MTB...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Anner77

So I went for a ride today, it was 10km each way....

So I went for a ride today, it was 10km each way. I clipped in when I set out, had a bit of trouble with right foot but left went in okay. I took a quick break at 10kms before turning around and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-09, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Anner77

I have played with the tension adjustment, I am...

I have played with the tension adjustment, I am pretty sure I have it on the loosest setting but it's hard to tell. They seem to have two settings but when I tried them on the other setting awhile...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-09, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,214
Posted By Anner77

I just started a new thread with info about how I...

I just started a new thread with info about how I am doing with the pedals so I'm just going to link it here, and if you have any response, please make it on that post.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-09, 03:35 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 5,973
Posted By Anner77

+1 As long as you can still hear everything...

+1

As long as you can still hear everything around you fine, I don't think it's an issue.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-09, 03:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Anner77

I think I got it.... but...

I bought my first road bike about a month ago now and had it fitted with Time pedals. I was initially having issues trying to clip into the pedals, especially with one foot. I started a thread...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-09, 05:14 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,515
Posted By Anner77

Better that than get depressed and lie in bed all...

Better that than get depressed and lie in bed all day. Good on ya :)



Are you moving to Australia Machka?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 10:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,001
Posted By Anner77

You should talk to Giantcfr1, he lives in Japan...

You should talk to Giantcfr1, he lives in Japan too, I believe. This is the link to his profile on BF http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=30317

Good luck :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-09, 08:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,664
Posted By Anner77

Okay, thanks. I was expecting something dodgy......

Okay, thanks. I was expecting something dodgy... that is totally not! Pleasant surprise :P
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-09, 11:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,664
Posted By Anner77

Okay... now I'm REALLY confused. Wth is the...

Okay... now I'm REALLY confused. Wth is the stick all about then???
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-09, 11:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,664
Posted By Anner77

Okay... so I'm curious about what you mean by the...

Okay... so I'm curious about what you mean by the stick.... I'm thinking that's a guy thing... ahem... is it what I'm thinking?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-09, 01:19 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 9,144
Posted By Anner77

That's exactly what I was getting at. There are...

That's exactly what I was getting at. There are so many variables involved... your own body weight has to be one of the easiest variables to change.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 72,173
Posted By Anner77

I grew up in Auckland, New Zealand and it was...

I grew up in Auckland, New Zealand and it was insanely hilly. You can't bike anywhere there without encountering multiple large hills. There are at least 50 volcanoes in Auckland.... that'd be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 9,144
Posted By Anner77

What about taking the weight of the rider into...

What about taking the weight of the rider into account?

150lb person + 21lb bike + 5lbs of stuff = 176lbs

200lb person + 14lb bike + 5lbs of stuff = 219lbs

What kind of speed difference...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-09, 10:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,892
Posted By Anner77

I'm the OP's girlfriend, I've smelled his pits...

I'm the OP's girlfriend, I've smelled his pits and even after his so-called "sweating" outside in the heat and working hard he doesn't smell bad. I am so jealous!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 11:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,892
Posted By Anner77

He doesn't just not sweat with cycling. He...

He doesn't just not sweat with cycling. He hardly ever sweats, period. Even working outside in the heat and humidity... no sweat. It's crazy.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 10:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,892
Posted By Anner77

Yeah.... I am jealous. It sucks to sweat more...

Yeah.... I am jealous. It sucks to sweat more than your boyfriend... so sad.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-09, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,214
Posted By Anner77

Problems with time pedals

So I picked up my new bike yesterday (will post some pics later) and I'm really happy with it but I'm having issues with my pedals. I got Time XEN road pedals as per the bike shop's recommendation...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-09, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,569
Posted By Anner77

Um... yeah... that's exactly what I was thinking....

Um... yeah... that's exactly what I was thinking. Fanny packs have a whole different meaning for me O.o
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-09, 06:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,370
Posted By Anner77

Yeah, I'm glad I don't have to worry about...

Yeah, I'm glad I don't have to worry about stashing that guy stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,643
Posted By Anner77

Very cool, and the price isn't as bad as I...

Very cool, and the price isn't as bad as I expected ($160-180 for my car). No way I could install that on my own though... I guess maybe my mechanic would do it. Either that, or I'd have to rope a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-09, 06:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,755
Posted By Anner77

I just bought the first bike on your list - the...

I just bought the first bike on your list - the Louis Garneau one. I'm assuming you live in Toronto as the second bike on your list is from a Toronto bike shop. I got mine from Brown's in Toronto...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-09, 06:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,643
Posted By Anner77

You can install a tow hitch on your car...

You can install a tow hitch on your car aftermarket?? I didn't even know that was possible. Is it very expensive?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-09, 09:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,643
Posted By Anner77

Is there any disadvantage to buying a 4 bike...

Is there any disadvantage to buying a 4 bike trunk rack (yes, I've seen these for sale) vs a 2 or 3 bike rack? The price difference is minimal.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-09, 07:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By Anner77

Good idea to see a physician just in case you...

Good idea to see a physician just in case you have some possibly cardiac related issue. But it is likely just due to being unfit and you overdid it. Did you eat beforehand? Do you have any medical...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-09, 07:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,280
Posted By Anner77

Is it fairly easy to find shoes for this type of...

Is it fairly easy to find shoes for this type of pedals? SPD seem to be the most popular and therefore most of the shoes available seem to be SPD compatible.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,370
Posted By Anner77

I'm a nurse. Arse bag has an entirely different...

I'm a nurse. Arse bag has an entirely different meaning to me ;)

These little containers are awesome for keeping your ID, money etc in - I love them! ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,280
Posted By Anner77

Okay, I like this suggestion. Easy = less...

Okay, I like this suggestion. Easy = less falling = good. I will definitely check them out. I see they have some on the cheaper end - do these ones still function well? Or do I need to get into...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,476
Posted By Anner77

Either get prescription sunglasses or get some...

Either get prescription sunglasses or get some hawt looking clip ons :P
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,370
Posted By Anner77

o.o

o.o
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-09, 08:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,329
Posted By Anner77

I did that once... I was drinking and didn't...

I did that once... I was drinking and didn't notice a large speed bump imminently in front of me... let me just say the results weren't pretty... :(
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,370
Posted By Anner77

Where do YOU stash your stuff when you ride?

Just wondering where everybody keeps their stuff when they ride...

The pockets on the back of your cycling jersey?
Other clothing pockets?
In a pannier?
In a cycling frame bag?
In a handlebar...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-09, 07:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,280
Posted By Anner77

I like the idea of being able to clip in on...

I like the idea of being able to clip in on either side of the pedal. I was totally put off the whole one sided clipping thing when I was reading pedal reviews on the MEC website.

Re: the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-09, 09:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,280
Posted By Anner77

Wow... that's cheap. They cost $165 CAD at MEC...

Wow... that's cheap. They cost $165 CAD at MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op) http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442622346&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693563
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 28,170
Posted By Anner77

Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurse
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-09, 05:52 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,877
Posted By Anner77

This is mine

This is mine
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-09, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,280
Posted By Anner77

Thanks - I'm excited about trying out my new...

Thanks - I'm excited about trying out my new bike. I have a mountain bike and it's soooo slow....

I can't decide about whether I want to be able to ride my road bike without using clips/shoes. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,280
Posted By Anner77

Which pedals?

I'll apologize in advance for my noobishness but I just bought my first road bike today. I am picking it up on Friday and I need to figure out what pedals I want before then. This is the bike I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,456
Posted By Anner77

Cool, thanks a lot. I went in and put a deposit...

Cool, thanks a lot. I went in and put a deposit down on it today (picking it up Friday). Glad to hear you're happy with yours. Sounds like I got a good deal - like you did.

Sorry about the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,339
Posted By Anner77

Auckland, New Zealand - if you are into lots of...

Auckland, New Zealand - if you are into lots of hills (that's where I'm from)

Halton Hills area, Ontario, Canada - if you like mostly flat but with some hills thrown in for fun (that's where I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-09, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By Anner77

Apparently Louis Garneau bikes aren't all that...

Apparently Louis Garneau bikes aren't all that common here in Ontario. They're popular in Quebec and in Europe according to a guy I talked to in a bike shop. That would explain why a lot of people...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 08:54 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 25,508
Posted By Anner77

184cm 58cm frame Funny story... When...

184cm
58cm frame

Funny story...

When I went to buy my first bike as an adult, I told the guy in bike shop I have really long legs. So he gets me a 22" (mountain bike) to try out, I get on and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By Anner77

Okay, I've decided to buy this Louis Garneau...

Okay, I've decided to buy this Louis Garneau bike. I'm going back to the bike shop tomorrow for it. Thanks again for your input.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 05:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,159
Posted By Anner77

I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-W80 and I love it. ...

I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-W80 and I love it. It's super easy to use, very light and compact and it takes great pictures. Here are some shots I've taken with it recently.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 05:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By Anner77

I went to try it out at the bike shop and they...

I went to try it out at the bike shop and they say I'm a 58cm on that bike frame. It felt pretty comfortable but that was without pedals. I went to another bike shop where I got fitted on a Giant...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By Anner77

Thanks. I used the bike fitting calculator on...

Thanks. I used the bike fitting calculator on the Louis Garneau website and it said I was a 58cm. I was fitted at the bike shop where I bought my mountain bike and they said I'm a L/55cm though. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By Anner77

Help buying first road bike

I'm new to road biking... looking at buying my first road bike (been riding a mountain bike). I'm shopping around for something up to about $1000 CAD.

Is Louis Garneau a good brand of bike? I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,456
Posted By Anner77

Louis Garneau bike

I'm new to road biking... looking at buying my first road bike (been riding a mountain bike). I'm shopping around for something up to about $1000 CAD.

Is Louis Garneau a good brand of bike? I...
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