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Forum: Commuting
09-05-05, 05:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,473
Posted By slickrock

Gas prices and commuting

As gas prices skyrocket, I'm going to expand the number of days I communte. Also, I'm going to commute on days when I used to think I couldn't. I was wondering if anyone else is also expanding their...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-05, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 427
Posted By slickrock

Try a Performance dealer if there is one neare...

Try a Performance dealer if there is one neare you. Since Performance is the largest Giant dealer in the US, they should be able to get you one.
Good luck.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-05, 02:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,606
Posted By slickrock

It's fortunate you brought the subject up. My old...

It's fortunate you brought the subject up. My old Ultegra cassette is shot and I'm replacing with a Sram 12/23 one. Anyone have experience with the Sram casette?

Thanks.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-05, 04:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,202
Posted By slickrock

I also was hit by a car 7 months ago and got back...

I also was hit by a car 7 months ago and got back on the bike after 6 weeks. I put more lights on my body (I had some before) and had to keep riding to get over the "mental part". My wife is not too...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-05, 04:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,257
Posted By slickrock

I've been using Pearl Izumi Gel-lites since they...

I've been using Pearl Izumi Gel-lites since they have come on the market and their great; for about 4-5 years. I recommend them to my customers. The gel stays in place and can be washed. While they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-05, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,113
Posted By slickrock

I hope you let us know if you find any good...

I hope you let us know if you find any good deals. I was in Rome over Thanksgiving and the exchang rate was awful ($1.33 to 1 Euro). I didn't see any deals or any bike shops. It was a great trip and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-05, 01:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,966
Posted By slickrock

About 6 months ago a car hit me during my morning...

About 6 months ago a car hit me during my morning ride. A passer-by called the ambulance and then my wife. Becasue it was a bad connection, she called me on my phone and I was able to tell her I was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-05, 05:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,883
Posted By slickrock

Rowan--What a great answer! I've worked parttime...

Rowan--What a great answer! I've worked parttime for 8 years and really like most (95%) of my customers. You're right that a love of cycling does not mean a love of racing. Most of my customers are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-18-05, 06:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,883
Posted By slickrock

Rowen--So what's your point? Profit is not a...

Rowen--So what's your point? Profit is not a dirty word. After all, the money will follow the service if done correctly. My job is not to sell biking stuff. It's to instill and encourage a love of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-18-05, 04:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,883
Posted By slickrock

As the "old" guy in the bike shop where I work...

As the "old" guy in the bike shop where I work (part-time) I have the chance to educate customers in ways the younger guys (read high school kids) cannot. When I fit a helmet to a child, I teach the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-05, 05:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,560
Posted By slickrock

I'm a government worker fulltime for 15 yrs. and...

I'm a government worker fulltime for 15 yrs. and a bike salesman part time for the last 8 years and no one makes fun of me. In fact, they think it's great and I get alot of questions from people...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-30-05, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,990
Posted By slickrock

Powerbars are fine way after the expiration date....

Powerbars are fine way after the expiration date. In my store we have to sell or pull them by the expieration date. I've eaten them weeks later and they are ok.
Forum: Commuting
01-27-05, 06:55 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,180
Posted By slickrock

Last September I was riding on a road that I've...

Last September I was riding on a road that I've ridden dozens of times. It was 6:15 am, slightly dark, with 2 lanes in each direction. I was as far right as I could safely go. I had a blinking light...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-05, 06:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,446
Posted By slickrock

I've been on Zocor or Lipitor for the last 10...

I've been on Zocor or Lipitor for the last 10 years and have not noticed any real side effects. In fact, last season was my best in a long time. I used the drugs because without them, regardless of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-05, 06:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,997
Posted By slickrock

keeping weight off(50+)

Each winter I have a terrible battle keeping 5-10 pounds off during the winter. The problem occurs when I can't ride outside due to ice and snow (notice I didn't say cold since I'll go out as long as...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-28-04, 05:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,661
Posted By slickrock

I'm sorry to hear about your accident since I was...

I'm sorry to hear about your accident since I was hit by a car on Thursday. I was going down a hill on a route I've ridden dozens of times at 6:15 am with a flashing light on my bike. The driver hit...
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