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Forum: Great Lakes
03-19-12, 08:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,317
Posted By wiscoerik

Actually more west... but the area northwest of...

Actually more west... but the area northwest of madison gives you decent rides to Blue Mounds, Devils Lake, the river valley, and the downtown Madison area.

You had some excellent suggestions, as...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-17-12, 02:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,317
Posted By wiscoerik

I would recommend stationing yourself in the...

I would recommend stationing yourself in the northwest Madison area.

The 2016 Olympic Road race course would have been in Blue Mounds, WI if the Olympics had taken place in Chicago. The collegiate...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-11, 03:16 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,096
Posted By wiscoerik

The real child in this situation is someone who...

The real child in this situation is someone who has to be warned before being passed on the open road.

This is as stupid as people who get all worked up about whether a rider waves or not.

If...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-11, 03:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,200
Posted By wiscoerik

19 sucks but the way the roads are around here,...

19 sucks but the way the roads are around here, if you want to get north or south of it, you are probably going to ride on it for at least a mile. In that spot, most motorists seem to be familiar...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-11, 01:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,200
Posted By wiscoerik

I see you rode on 78... drivers do not like...

I see you rode on 78... drivers do not like seeing cyclists on this road. I avoid it, and only ride it in short stretches to get from place to place. Not that you did anything wrong... because you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-11, 12:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,200
Posted By wiscoerik

I live in Western Dane county, and know which...

I live in Western Dane county, and know which road you're talking about (Hwy KP).

I don't have a problem except with large groups. The township of Vermont (right in that area) has apparently...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,096
Posted By wiscoerik

This "on your left" debate is played out. ...

This "on your left" debate is played out.

Always ride as if there is another vehicle (cyclist, car, truck, skateboarder, etc.) about to pass you.

This behavior also ends the whole headphone...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-11, 05:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,983
Posted By wiscoerik

It's possible this had nothing to do with her...

It's possible this had nothing to do with her age, but I have to say it: why is it that drivers are only tested one time: when they receive their license? They should be retested at intervals,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-11, 06:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,065
Posted By wiscoerik

I weigh just under 150 but I'm tall and the wind...

I weigh just under 150 but I'm tall and the wind catches my front wheel often. When I'm descending or drafting at high speed, a crosswind will put me a quite a tilt. I use cheap wheels with regular...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-11, 02:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,662
Posted By wiscoerik

Wow, riding around a stopped car at a stop sign...

Wow, riding around a stopped car at a stop sign is just completely idiotic.

I've made my share of bone-headed moves. I'm sure you learned your lesson.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-11, 02:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,674
Posted By wiscoerik

First off thanks for the help. I just moved...

First off thanks for the help.

I just moved from Cross Plains to Prairie du Sac and ended up at the Erik's in town - only place I could make it during lunch. Uphill Grind is my go-to shop and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-11, 02:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,674
Posted By wiscoerik

I'm running a gold 10-speed KMC chain. Just...

I'm running a gold 10-speed KMC chain. Just replaced a stretched ultegra.

The KMC runs great but I don't feel much difference between the new ultegra and this.

QUESTION: The guy at the LBS told...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-11, 04:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,362
Posted By wiscoerik

Anyone have experience with Castelli bibs, and...

Anyone have experience with Castelli bibs, and how long the thighs are compared to how tight the fit is?

Thanks again.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-11, 01:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,362
Posted By wiscoerik

Thanks for the good suggestions, guys. Keep any...

Thanks for the good suggestions, guys. Keep any coming.

To clarify - the problem so far hasn't been strap length, it's been length of the thigh. If strap length was a problem, my wife is an...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-11, 08:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,362
Posted By wiscoerik

Bibs for tall skinny people

Sorry if this is a rehash, the search didn't turn up much for me.

I'm 6'2, 145 lbs and have a 30 inch waist. Ie absurdly skinny.

I love the Specialized bibs I use now (comps, I believe), but...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-11, 07:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 727
Posted By wiscoerik

Strava has a feature where you input your...

Strava has a feature where you input your address, and if your ride starts there it will cut it short so that people can't see where you actually started. I believe it may actually randomize where...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-11, 03:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 25,607
Posted By wiscoerik

Where did you get this info? Honest question...

Where did you get this info? Honest question...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 762
Posted By wiscoerik

+1 from this guy: 197199

+1 from this guy: 197199
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-11, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 851
Posted By wiscoerik

There is a great cycling torrents community that...

There is a great cycling torrents community that caps and posts all the international racing.

Their rules forbid me from posting the address. But if you really scour the web I'm sure you can find...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-11, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By wiscoerik

I would recommend a bit of lube on the spring in...

I would recommend a bit of lube on the spring in the RD as well.

I use a dry wax lube. I don't remember the brand unfortunately, and I'm wasting time at work so I can't check.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-11, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 616
Posted By wiscoerik

Stretching might help, if you don't. Ice after a...

Stretching might help, if you don't. Ice after a ride might help.

Best bet is to see a sports doctor for help nailing down the problem, so you can adjust your habits/equipment accordingly before...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-11, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By wiscoerik

Just upgraded from 9-speed 105 to 10-speed 105 on...

Just upgraded from 9-speed 105 to 10-speed 105 on my main bike. It's an extra gear, and the shifting feels a bit smoother but nothing that really matters. I prefer the hood shape of the 10-speed....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-11, 08:46 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,301
Posted By wiscoerik

I could be wrong here, I'm not an expert.... but...

I could be wrong here, I'm not an expert.... but I am almost positive your chain is a bit long. I'm surprised you don't have shifting problems...

That being said, I love this bike... I also bought...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-10, 10:05 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,151
Posted By wiscoerik

I ride between 10pm - midnight on weekdays. ...

I ride between 10pm - midnight on weekdays.

Weekends, I get up very early to ride. Then I come home and make sure that my wife can get some time to herself if she wants it.

Trainer is a plus.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-10, 09:27 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,591
Posted By wiscoerik

Honest opinion from a non-expert: I wouldn't ride...

Honest opinion from a non-expert: I wouldn't ride it at 220#. Best of luck if you do.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-10, 08:32 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,662
Posted By wiscoerik

You cannot just "lose" energy. It has to go...

You cannot just "lose" energy. It has to go somewhere.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-10, 09:32 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 15,226
Posted By wiscoerik

6'2" 145 lbs I was 155 before I started...

6'2" 145 lbs

I was 155 before I started cycling 3 years ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-10, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,062
Posted By wiscoerik

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Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-10, 10:22 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,323
Posted By wiscoerik

Next time, keep it and figure out where the leak...

Next time, keep it and figure out where the leak is coming from.

Just use your pocket to carry the tube home, and then spend 10 minutes checking where the leak is rather than beating your head...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-10, 07:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,245
Posted By wiscoerik

Ugh, this happens all the time here in the late...

Ugh, this happens all the time here in the late fall and very early spring when farmers are out spreading. I usually just turn around and go the other way. The manure spreader + tractor always seems...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-10, 07:12 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,806
Posted By wiscoerik

When a company sells something at a lower price...

When a company sells something at a lower price than their competitors, there is a reason. They have to sacrifice things. You can't expect their customer service to compete with "name brands" such as...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-10, 08:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,222
Posted By wiscoerik

Or, not.

Or, not.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-10, 08:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,845
Posted By wiscoerik

The fact that you went in and blacked out any...

The fact that you went in and blacked out any areas in the picture that didn't contain bike just adds to my suspicion that this bike might be stolen. Why else would you do that?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-10, 08:10 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,906
Posted By wiscoerik

Riding without health insurance is a seriously...

Riding without health insurance is a seriously risky thing to do. 50k in medical bills can have a drastic effect on the rest of your life.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-10, 10:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,949
Posted By wiscoerik

5280 * .21 = 1108.8 feet just sayin'

5280 * .21 = 1108.8 feet

just sayin'
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-10, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 796
Posted By wiscoerik

The same thing happened to me - but I was...

The same thing happened to me - but I was switching from an old set of look cleats to a new set. Literally the exact same pain as you're describing.

In my case, I had actually marked cleat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,141
Posted By wiscoerik

Thanks very much for the suggestions. I went at...

Thanks very much for the suggestions. I went at it with some oil and will give it the day to seep into any nooks and crannies. Then I'll take her for a spin this evening to see if that works.

FWIW...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-10, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,141
Posted By wiscoerik

Squeak when shifting

My road bike squeaks when I shift to bigger cogs with the rear derailleur. For some weird reason, I don't seem to hear the squeak until the 2-3 mile mark and then it progresses to every downshift...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-10, 09:21 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 53,773
Posted By wiscoerik

I prefer to sit down with the vaporizer after...

I prefer to sit down with the vaporizer after long rides. I have no problem with people who imbibe before a ride as long as they can still ride safely and are aware of their surroundings.

Bongs...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 12:33 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 20,143
Posted By wiscoerik

Good points and good post - appreciate your...

Good points and good post - appreciate your perspective. I agree that nutrition probably has a lot to do with it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 10:33 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 20,143
Posted By wiscoerik

Most people I know attempt to get as close to...

Most people I know attempt to get as close to ideal as possible, but you're right that the quote doesn't address who they actually sleep with but instead who they would like to sleep with. I'm not...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 20,143
Posted By wiscoerik

Of course it varies between people, cultures and...

Of course it varies between people, cultures and other demographics but I think it's true. My source is a discussion I heard on NPR the other day but I can't recall the guests name so my source isn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 10:05 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 20,143
Posted By wiscoerik

People are more likely to have sex with someone...

People are more likely to have sex with someone who is taller. When people have sex, they produce offspring. Those offspring inherit different traits from their parents. Traits such as height.

But...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-10, 11:04 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 20,143
Posted By wiscoerik

Where exactly did he say he isn't eating...

Where exactly did he say he isn't eating anything? He just said he's careful about it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-10, 09:49 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 20,143
Posted By wiscoerik

Here in Wisconsin (rampant obesity), I am the...

Here in Wisconsin (rampant obesity), I am the butt of more jokes (being skinny) than overweight/obese people are. Even at family dinner tables I'm given a hard time because I haven't cleared my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-10, 07:10 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 20,143
Posted By wiscoerik

Still struggling with this one. Was able to quit...

Still struggling with this one. Was able to quit cocaine, cigarettes and alcohol all within the last 5 years, but I still have a daily struggle with soda. I don't buy any for at home anymore but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-10, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,932
Posted By wiscoerik

Wow, appreciate the fast and informative...

Wow, appreciate the fast and informative responses. You guys/gals are a real help.

The bike has horizontal dropouts. I don't find myself having to adjust the brake centering ever, and I change...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-10, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,932
Posted By wiscoerik

Is my axle bent?

Let me preface this post with two things:
1) I am relatively new to bicycle repair/maintenance etc.
2) The search function here is worthless. I'm sure the answers are there but I'm not finding...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-10, 08:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By wiscoerik

Group rides...

Group rides...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-10, 08:02 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 11,658
Posted By wiscoerik

133032 vaporizer

133032

vaporizer
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