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Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-11-05, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,183
Posted By barndog

Was curious if anybody could validate what a...

Was curious if anybody could validate what a friend of mine told me. He said that drinking soda, especially in large quantities, decreases your overall endurance and causes you to get winded much...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-05, 04:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,942
Posted By barndog

trek 1000 vs other entry levels

Hey there,

Looking for honest opinions on 3 entry level bikes. I'm leaning towards a TREK 1000 or a Giant OCR2. Anybody opinions are most appreciated Otherwise, I also might look at spending...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-05, 11:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By barndog

to slime or not to slime?

hey there,

Just looking for opinions on sliming your tires. Do you think it is worth it? Also, does it add much appreciable weight?


Thanks
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-11-05, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 683
Posted By barndog

cool...thx for the good advice. One thing...

cool...thx for the good advice. One thing though, when a fork like that blows out, is kind of like a sudden catastrophic failure that send you over the handlebars, or is it more forgiving where you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-11-05, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 683
Posted By barndog

how hard can you ride this fork?

Hi. I'm new to mt biking and got an entry level ride with an RTS fork. I know its on the low end and to be honest, I'm probably not going to be doing much rough riding on it anyway until I get more...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-07-05, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 336
Posted By barndog

newbie shock and derailer question

Curious as to what the main differences between an RST shock and a Rockshox Judy are other than travel. Mainly, what is the difference in the way they are built and how they can expect to hold up on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-05-05, 05:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,667
Posted By barndog

What is the difference between these TREK bikes?

Hi,

Just wanting to get some advice on frame differences. I have about $300 to put down on a new bike and was looking at two bikes. A Trek 3700 (alpha aluminum) for $300 and a Trek 4500 (alpha SL...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-05, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 519
Posted By barndog

aluminum differences

Hi,

Just wanting to get some advice on frame differences. I have about $300 to put down on a new bike and was looking at two bikes. A Trek 3700 (alpha aluminum) for $300 and a Trek 4500 (alpha...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-01-05, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 630
Posted By barndog

a sweet paint job

Hey, Just wanted to get some opinions on this even though I know it sounds totally crazy. I recently got a bike which I like quite a bit in and of itself, but honestly, I've seen paint jobs on some...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-08-04, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By barndog

Yes, then you should be able to check your bike...

Yes, then you should be able to check your bike as baggage with no additional cost. I guess I didn't really specify fully when the airline would require you to ship as cargo. Its not necessarily...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-07-04, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By barndog

Luberger, I used to work for an airline in...

Luberger,

I used to work for an airline in the air cargo department. Don't know how many bags you are planning on taking but without doubt you will have to check your bike as carryons of its...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-04, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 537
Posted By barndog

steel differences

Was wondering if anybody could point out some major differences other than weight and price between high tensile and chromoly. Does one ride smoother than the other and last longer?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-04, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 852
Posted By barndog

Does anybody think there is a noticeable...

Does anybody think there is a noticeable difference in ride smoothness between high tensile and chromoly?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-04, 07:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,712
Posted By barndog

Does anybody think there is a difference in ride...

Does anybody think there is a difference in ride smoothness between high tensile and chromoly?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-04, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 461
Posted By barndog

frame lifespan

Hello,

Recently purchased a Trek 820 steel frame and was wondering if could get some experienced opinion on how long this thing might last. Most likely, I'll probably upgrade to an aluminum frame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-04, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 852
Posted By barndog

steel frame question

Hello,

Recently purchased a Trek 820 steel frame and was wondering if could get some experienced opinion on how long this thing might last. Most likely, I'll probably upgrade to an aluminum frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-04, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,712
Posted By barndog

frame lifespan

Hello,

Recently purchased a Trek 820 steel frame and was wondering if could get some experienced opinion on how long this thing might last. Most likely, I'll probably upgrade to an aluminum frame...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-24-04, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By barndog

differences in steel

Curious, what if any are the riding differences, other than weight, between high tensile and Chrom moly?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-23-04, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 802
Posted By barndog

The difference between the 2 frames when they...

The difference between the 2 frames when they were put on the scale was about 4 lbs. My question is, how much difference does 4 lbs really make in terms of riding up hills and doing distance rides? ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-04, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By barndog

Would the 4 lbs really make that much difference?...

Would the 4 lbs really make that much difference? I wouldn't think so, but that is why I am here to learn.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-04, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By barndog

Just wondering if you could answer a question...

Just wondering if you could answer a question about a purchase I was thinking about making. I am interested in two bikes, a Trek 820 (steel frame) and a Trek 3700 (aluminum frame) Which of the two...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-21-04, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 802
Posted By barndog

newbie: aluminum vs. steel

Hello,

Just wondering if you could answer a question about a purchase I was thinking about making. I am interested in two bikes, a Trek 820 (steel frame) and a Trek 3700 (aluminum frame) Which of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-04, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,784
Posted By barndog

Hello, Just wondering if you could answer a...

Hello,

Just wondering if you could answer a question about a purchase I was thinking about making. I am interested in two bikes, a Trek 820 (steel frame) and a Trek 3700 (aluminum frame) Which of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-04, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By barndog

newbie: steel vs. aluminum

Hello,

Just wondering if you could answer a question about a purchase I was thinking about making. I am interested in two bikes, a Trek 820 (steel frame) and a Trek 3700 (aluminum frame) Which...
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