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Forum: Mountain Biking
07-02-09, 01:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,381
Posted By thepatient

GT Avalanche 1.0 sizing. =\

I'm so confused with this. I have a GT avalanche 1.0, "large" frame. The bike is too big for me so I'm selling it on craigslist. :P Anyway, someone wants to know if "large" is a proper size for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-09, 02:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 734
Posted By thepatient

Ehh I guess lol. A little less than 2 years...

Ehh I guess lol. A little less than 2 years riding. I kinda consider my rides to and from work to be recovery rides. It's only a 5 mile ride round trip per day though.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-09, 01:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 734
Posted By thepatient

Haha it's just that, I normally do 30-40 mile...

Haha it's just that, I normally do 30-40 mile rides and feel fine the next day, but yesterday I went through this road I've never been through before. There was like a 10 mile stretch in which it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-09, 01:43 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 5,219
Posted By thepatient

Ugh... Since January 1st, between a full-time job...

Ugh... Since January 1st, between a full-time job from 01/01 - 05/01, part time 05/01 - currently, and full-time school 01/01-05/27, until now only 835 miles, without counting my rides to and from...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-09, 01:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 734
Posted By thepatient

Food for recovery.

So I really want to ride tomorrow but my legs are still a little sore from yesterday's 40 mile ride. :( I don't want to take a recovery ride because they're boring haha. I drink a lot of water to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-09, 12:49 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,009
Posted By thepatient

OMG hahaha. That's hilarious.

OMG hahaha. That's hilarious.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-09, 02:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,018
Posted By thepatient

I guess it really depends what situation you're...

I guess it really depends what situation you're in too. If you're coming to a red traffic light, I usually slowly start braking using just my rear brake. If I suddenly see a huge dog run in front of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-09, 01:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 694
Posted By thepatient

Hm... for frame size for sure you're gonna need...

Hm... for frame size for sure you're gonna need something within the 55-58cm range I think. I'm not a pro cyclist so so I may not know best. :P You may probably want to get a bike fitted at a shop. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-09, 01:52 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,009
Posted By thepatient

Aw that's lame... Please excuse my awesome...

Aw that's lame... Please excuse my awesome artistic abilities but... would you get a ticket if you're caught running a stop sign or red traffic light in this case?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-09, 12:56 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,018
Posted By thepatient

No wait I think I misunderstood that. :| Or said...

No wait I think I misunderstood that. :| Or said it wrong.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-09, 12:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,018
Posted By thepatient

I wanna bike of different flavors....

I wanna bike of different flavors....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,066
Posted By thepatient

Noo... I had all the parts, just the screws...

Noo... I had all the parts, just the screws snapped off. All he needed was to remove the old screws that were broken in the seat and to replace them with new ones.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,066
Posted By thepatient

I thought so too. It's a debit card. Usually...

I thought so too. It's a debit card. Usually everywhere I've gone they could just type in the number; he only swiped it and he told me it was being rejected. I asked if the system allowed him to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,066
Posted By thepatient

Haha that video was hilarious. :P Nothing like...

Haha that video was hilarious. :P Nothing like that though. I was just riding through this familiar road.

It was so weird though; the screws holding the saddle to the post just broke.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,519
Posted By thepatient

Power Bar Endurance Drink. Worst drink ever. ...

Power Bar Endurance Drink. Worst drink ever. I've not tried anything else yet. I wanna try accelerade though.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,066
Posted By thepatient

Ugh. Pretty embarrassing ride yesterday.

Omg you guys won't believe how embarrassing yesterday was. While I was cycling, around my 25th mile, I was going up this long hill near a road full of cars that were riding at like 35 - 45 mph ish....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-09, 10:43 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,591
Posted By thepatient

Omg I love chocolate milk. What was the...

Omg I love chocolate milk.

What was the question again? Sorry I voted for chocolate milk regardless. :|

My bike is between 18-20 lbs and it's perfectly fine. Weight of a bike isn't what solely...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-09, 10:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,400
Posted By thepatient

I had no clue there were prescription sunglasses...

I had no clue there were prescription sunglasses like those. I just wear contacts and regular sunglasses.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-09, 05:30 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,399,164
Posted By thepatient

I did NOT know Iron Horse makes road bikes as...

I did NOT know Iron Horse makes road bikes as well. :O

Very nice bike. :]
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 11:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 768
Posted By thepatient

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to start this. I simply...

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to start this. I simply wanted to know of other cyclist's experiences on knee injuries. Never did I want someone to diagnose me or anything like that.

And yes I thought...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 768
Posted By thepatient

Thanks. I will go see a doctor. As soon as I...

Thanks. I will go see a doctor. As soon as I get my health insurance back. :\ Long story; I was getting full-timer's health insurance at work but recently I switched to part-time. Until just a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 12:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,388
Posted By thepatient

I am 5'9", 129 lbs. I'm such a fatso. :(

I am 5'9", 129 lbs. I'm such a fatso. :(
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 12:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,388
Posted By thepatient

I'm 5'9, 129 lbs. I'm such a fatso. :(

I'm 5'9, 129 lbs. I'm such a fatso. :(
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 10:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 768
Posted By thepatient

How bad do you think this possible knee injury is?

So it's been a year now and I've been hoping this problem with my knees was a temporary inflamation of some sort of nerve or something; but it's not getting better so I'm sure this isn't something I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 09:31 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 160,754
Posted By thepatient

I have a 2008 Fuji Roubaix Pro. Half carbon. ...

I have a 2008 Fuji Roubaix Pro. Half carbon. Bestest bike I've had so far. :P I can't upload a pic since I'm using my blackberry; ill upload one when I get home. There's a pic of in in the "what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-09, 09:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 893
Posted By thepatient

Sorry it's an old blackberry what I used with...

Sorry it's an old blackberry what I used with about 1.8 megapixels or less. Old 'cause the two year contract is almost over and I'm gonna get a nicer phone. :P It's been through some abuse; has got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-09, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 893
Posted By thepatient

Darn, I hate when I come across new bike part...

Darn, I hate when I come across new bike part terminology. XD I'm such a noob hahah. What's a rd? Sorry. :X

Ill take a shot of it as soon as I get home. And as soon as I find out what an RD is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-09, 08:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 893
Posted By thepatient

Nooo I didn't crash haha. I'm not that good of a...

Nooo I didn't crash haha. I'm not that good of a cyclist yet. :P. as I get on my bike, the first thing I do to start pedaling is let my whole weight down on the pedal, (I guess maybe everyone does...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-09, 08:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 893
Posted By thepatient

Aww there are different types of derailleur...

Aww there are different types of derailleur hangers for every manufacturer? Er that means I won't find it at my local bike shop and I'll have to order it and wait until it comes in through the mail....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-09, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By thepatient

It's missing the bolt. It seems broken. :\ I...

It's missing the bolt. It seems broken. :\ I posted here. http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=8951216#post8951216 Thanks lots. I'm a noob; don't know my way around the bike forum. :( ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-09, 07:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 893
Posted By thepatient

Pleaaaase tell me I don't have to buy a new derailleur. :(

Yesterday my rear derailleur flew off while I was about to ride back home. I wasn't able to get a good look at it until now. It seems broken. I don't think it can be fixed with scotch tape and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-09, 01:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By thepatient

Broke rear derrailleur nooooooo...!

After work I got on my bike; noticed my pedal was really stiff but then suddenly my rear derraileur comes off. I was about to cry. I had to walk home tonight. :( I don't know how to fix it; I'm so...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 08:59 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,047
Posted By thepatient

Much nicer drawing than mine. :P

Much nicer drawing than mine. :P
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 08:57 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,047
Posted By thepatient

....and my pedal broke off my huffy bike while...

....and my pedal broke off my huffy bike while pedaling. :\ I got cut on the side of my calve; scraped a strip of skin off. :\ I still have the scar. It wasn't fun. I'm sure you guys have had...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 08:41 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,399,164
Posted By thepatient

Around the um... Irvine area. :P

Around the um... Irvine area. :P
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By thepatient

The shoes feel heavy and bulky; especially right...

The shoes feel heavy and bulky; especially right after a long ride. (Well maybe that's normal, since usually you spin a million times on a ride. :P)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By thepatient

Need help upgrading shoes. :]

So I have this pair of Forte shoes. http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=23879&item=20-4772&slitrk=search&slisearch=true Probably not the best for road cycling. :P Anyway; I wanted to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 08:20 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,399,164
Posted By thepatient

Those shimano pedals look nice. :] I think I'm...

Those shimano pedals look nice. :] I think I'm gonna buy it now. XD It's not hard to install is it?

I haven't used my tax return yet. I have a huge list of cycling gear that I've wanted to get....
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-18-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 663
Posted By thepatient

Haha. I suppose this part of the forums get's...

Haha. I suppose this part of the forums get's that a lot. :P
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-18-09, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 663
Posted By thepatient

How much do you think this bike is worth?

I have a 2007 GT Avalanche 1.0 that I want to sell. I wanna sell it for a fixie or a single speed hehe. :] Anyway... It has all regular stock items; full front-suspension, disc brakes, 26 gears I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 03:23 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 11,452
Posted By thepatient

Waaaaaaait.... How does wearing a bright green...

Waaaaaaait.... How does wearing a bright green jersey help ride faster?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 03:17 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,399,164
Posted By thepatient

So.... This is my bike. I think I'm like the only...

So.... This is my bike. I think I'm like the only one who uses toe clips; I've been thinking of upgrading to clipless; but those are so damn expensive. It sucks being a college student/part-time...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-09, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By thepatient

Haha. :P The thing is that I didn't study for my...

Haha. :P The thing is that I didn't study for my midterm, and it was worth 25 percent of my grade. I got a really low C on the midterm. If I would've studied for that midterm I know I wouldn't have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-09, 12:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By thepatient

Aaaaah yes; you're right. I'll just get up early...

Aaaaah yes; you're right. I'll just get up early to take a quick 30 mile ride and study hard when I get home. :P The worst I can get in this class is a B, if I fail the final, so I shouldn't worry...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-09, 12:34 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,780
Posted By thepatient

I ride alone all the time. The only time I...

I ride alone all the time. The only time I wasn't riding alone for a few miles was last week when someone was drafting on me; I think. :\ I wasn't paying much attention because I had my earbuds on,...
Forum: Introductions
05-17-09, 12:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 194
Posted By thepatient

Buon giornoooo!

Hello I'm new to the site. I guess it was appropriate to introduce myself to the site in the introductions forum. :P I'm a noobie cyclist I suppose. I've been riding for about 2 years now; started...
Forum: Introductions
05-17-09, 12:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 226
Posted By thepatient

Buon giorno matt. :] I am as well from Orange...

Buon giorno matt. :] I am as well from Orange County. New to this site as well. :P
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-09, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By thepatient

Oh man...

Reading through these threads has motivated me to take a nice long ride tomorrow morning. :] But then I must study for a final exam that I have on Monday. Damn...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-09, 11:32 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 11,263
Posted By thepatient

Hey everyone; new guy here. XD Where I...

Hey everyone; new guy here. XD


Where I work I'm the only one who rides to and from work every day. :\ I've had many of those comments as well haha. I've been called crazy for riding 30-40...
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