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Forum: Northeast
10-30-10, 05:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,206
Posted By cappuccino911

I don't get it. your trying to go to 149th and...

I don't get it. your trying to go to 149th and grand concourse yet your asking is the route there safe when the destination is the middle of a ****hole???
Forum: Northeast
10-30-10, 05:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,206
Posted By cappuccino911

I take 3rd avenue all the way up, not a lot of...

I take 3rd avenue all the way up, not a lot of traffic on third ave once you cross 96th street. then I go over 3rd avenue bridge. Iusually go up park ave in the bronx but sometimes take grand...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-30-10, 04:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,189
Posted By cappuccino911

not an issue, I was just simply pointing out that...

not an issue, I was just simply pointing out that there is precedent for subforums and the clydes forum is dominated by 250lbs + obese people but there are plenty of us out there that fit the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-10, 04:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,796
Posted By cappuccino911

25's and even 23's will work fine, however as a...

25's and even 23's will work fine, however as a clyde if you want some degree of comfort than yes you should be looking at no smaller than 28's and 32 - 35 is probably the sweetspot with anything...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-10, 04:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,584
Posted By cappuccino911

Hate to sound stupid, but did you tighten up the...

Hate to sound stupid, but did you tighten up the friction screw at all?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-10, 04:00 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 20,295
Posted By cappuccino911

you cannot make such posts without pics. ...

you cannot make such posts without pics.

BTW, invest in the casette tool and bottom bracket tool, they are cheap and worth having
Forum: Northeast
10-30-10, 03:52 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,206
Posted By cappuccino911

Trek, I could do either a tuesday or wednesday. ...

Trek, I could do either a tuesday or wednesday. shoot me a pm if your going this week
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-30-10, 03:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,189
Posted By cappuccino911

not for nothing, why do YOU consistently attempt...

not for nothing, why do YOU consistently attempt to start squabbles with me? Instead of starting more posts overanalyzing why you gained weight again, go ride your bike.
I'm fine with being the bad...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-10, 10:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,796
Posted By cappuccino911

Ditch the 650b idea, totally unnecessary . I'm...

Ditch the 650b idea, totally unnecessary . I'm 235 lbs and just put.some 700 x 35c tires on my commuter up from 28s I was running. Night and day difference in comfort and I out cuclocross tires on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-30-10, 09:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,189
Posted By cappuccino911

I do start.threads as needed. As for...

I do start.threads as needed. As for subdividing, I feel like anytime I have a performance based question I should just take it over the road forum because nobody here seems interested in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-10, 03:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,898
Posted By cappuccino911

get some slicks on that bad boy and buy another...

get some slicks on that bad boy and buy another set of wheels that you can mount your knobbies on and switch back and forth as needed.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-10, 03:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,367
Posted By cappuccino911

the lbs is right from the perspective of when...

the lbs is right from the perspective of when people do decide they want another bike more people go in favor of something "racy" rather than relaxed. this is NOT to say that they end up with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-10, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,111
Posted By cappuccino911

if your old bike is a 7 speed with a crank that...

if your old bike is a 7 speed with a crank that says "for narrow chains" any 8 speed chain is probably fine but perhaps a 9speed just to be certain. Sora generally works fine, I have trememdous...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-10, 02:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,251
Posted By cappuccino911

I love to get up the hills as fast as I can but...

I love to get up the hills as fast as I can but since I started actually "training" on my bike I keep my heart rate really low and ride up them slowly as I'm simply trying to build up my base right...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-10, 01:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,189
Posted By cappuccino911

its a very valid question. Quite frankly,...

its a very valid question. Quite frankly, sometimes I think there need to be 2 separate forums one for obese and one for athletes over 200lbs. I know I run the risk of some people taking this the...
Forum: Northeast
10-29-10, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,213
Posted By cappuccino911

Be forewarned, weekends in the park are handsdown...

Be forewarned, weekends in the park are handsdown the worst. Absolutely FULL of people. I'm fortunate that my work schedule allows me to ride there during the week
Forum: Northeast
10-29-10, 01:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 999
Posted By cappuccino911

there is a massive difference in cyclists blowing...

there is a massive difference in cyclists blowing lights and jaywalking. Many jaywalkers actually hold up and disrupt traffic flow. Most cyclists that blow through red lights do so because they see...
Forum: Northeast
10-29-10, 08:17 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,206
Posted By cappuccino911

I appreciate your input and your time spent...

I appreciate your input and your time spent volunteering. As I mentioned in an earlier post, every individual staff person I met was great which leads me to believe its someone at the top messing...
Forum: Northeast
10-29-10, 07:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 999
Posted By cappuccino911

Cars don't run red lights more than cyclists eh? ...

Cars don't run red lights more than cyclists eh? where exactly do you live? come to my neighborhood EVERY SINGLE RED LIGHT at least 1 vehicle runs through it.
Forum: Northeast
10-29-10, 07:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,213
Posted By cappuccino911

its not a terrible place, it's much better than...

its not a terrible place, it's much better than the greenways because you have two traffic lanes plus a bike and a running lane. runners are always in the bike lane, I don't understand why but they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-10, 05:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By cappuccino911

if it is epoxied in than they can be removed, you...

if it is epoxied in than they can be removed, you heat epoxy to break the bond with a torch and pull them out. I wouldn't be doing it, but thats how you detach something that has been epoxied
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-10, 05:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,753
Posted By cappuccino911

terrible advice in this thread, Why the hell...

terrible advice in this thread, Why the hell would you lock your bike to a trunk rack? you think a thief can't cut through the straps in about 5 seconds and take the whole thing?

My bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-10, 05:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 673
Posted By cappuccino911

i was taught to ALWAYS go with the smaller tube...

i was taught to ALWAYS go with the smaller tube size so that is all i've ever used. in fact i've got the same size tube in a 700x35 tire right now. no issues
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-10, 05:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,427
Posted By cappuccino911

i took these out for a little test ride...

i took these out for a little test ride yesterday, they seemed to be okay though I have to get the rear hub checked out, a little noise coming from it and it seems a little bit loose. I'll have my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-10, 04:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 769
Posted By cappuccino911

your 7 weeks in, good to be aware of this but...

your 7 weeks in, good to be aware of this but your definately still in that stage of just needing to ride more. you will be pleasantly surprised at just how fast you are able to go when spinning at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-10, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 769
Posted By cappuccino911

if your mileage counter in your signature is...

if your mileage counter in your signature is correct, you just need to ride more. quite honestly its really about making a conscious effort to keep pedaling and don't be so quick to keep on shifting.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-10, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 758
Posted By cappuccino911

double 3 clicks triple 4 clicks the extra click...

double 3 clicks triple 4 clicks the extra click on each is for a trim position. At least this is how it is on all the modern brifters I've used
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-28-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,161
Posted By cappuccino911

If memory serves me correct, friel was saying...

If memory serves me correct, friel was saying that endurance guys need to go higher intensity early in the base period because the boost in VO2max will be beneficial so perhaps early in your base...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-10, 12:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 970
Posted By cappuccino911

those bontragers are nice. They are the only...

those bontragers are nice. They are the only ones suggested in thi sthread that don' t look mary poppins to me!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-10, 12:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,739
Posted By cappuccino911

my apologies, i was typing it from my droid. was...

my apologies, i was typing it from my droid. was trying to say that WSD is marketing joke in most cases. same geometry as mens bikes but they do often seem to make them in one size smaller than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-10, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,475
Posted By cappuccino911

OP, you can get the nashbar frame for 80 and the...

OP, you can get the nashbar frame for 80 and the fork for the same. IT's almost a no brainer to at least try this. One thing to note, all those nashbar frames have much shorter top tubes than most...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-10, 12:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,191
Posted By cappuccino911

1. right as much as you want without fear 2....

1. right as much as you want without fear
2. Don't even think about distance running ever again. should you get the desire to try some sprint marathons perhaps short distance running will be okay...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-10, 11:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,251
Posted By cappuccino911

fyi, your heart rate monitor is absolutely going...

fyi, your heart rate monitor is absolutely going to overestimate but thats okay. In the short term just keep focusing on getting on that bike nearly everyday. If you are doing days of really hard...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-28-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,049
Posted By cappuccino911

my apologies, I'm not familiar with the 2x20 test...

my apologies, I'm not familiar with the 2x20 test I didn't realize it was a formal Lactate threshold test but I just stumbled on the sticky and read through it.

OP, I don't have my copy of friels...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-10, 08:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,562
Posted By cappuccino911

wireless is practically as cheap as wired and a...

wireless is practically as cheap as wired and a helluva lot easier to switch from bike to bike. infact for $30 more I can just buy a 2nd speed sensor for my polar and simply move the head unit...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-28-10, 07:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,911
Posted By cappuccino911

i love heed/perpetuem. I find it interesting so...

i love heed/perpetuem. I find it interesting so many complain about the taste because compared to gatorade the flavor is much less prominent. I just bought a huge container of it. it was $42.50 with...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-28-10, 07:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,049
Posted By cappuccino911

your resting heart rate is REALLY high. ...

your resting heart rate is REALLY high. Abnormally high in myexperience. your training rides are probably okay for someone who never worked out before but now if your looking to actually train...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-28-10, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,613
Posted By cappuccino911

interesting idea, we have something like what you...

interesting idea, we have something like what you are saying in my gym for doing plyometric exercises. I'm ont worried about marring the floor, it's an old nyc apt, it's marred enough already.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-10, 06:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,874
Posted By cappuccino911

i understand the op's beef. You would think for...

i understand the op's beef. You would think for the simplicity that they would be $20 or $30. However compared to brifters they are dirtcheap. Of course, I think brifters are hands down the MOST...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-10, 06:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,795
Posted By cappuccino911

op, what about the specialized Allez steel? It's...

op, what about the specialized Allez steel? It's got downtube shifters but you could always swap your shifters onto it? It's 1" but its as modern as you can get. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-10, 06:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,796
Posted By cappuccino911

iput 700c on my 83 nishik century with it's...

iput 700c on my 83 nishik century with it's original diacompe brakes with no issues, just a pad adjustment. If your bike has those old school brake block style of pads you will probably want to go...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-28-10, 05:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,613
Posted By cappuccino911

Floor Mat for trainer

Does a floor mat for a trainer truly serve specific purpose or can any old mat or none at all work okay?

Specifically, I'm wondering if a trainer specific mat has any sound dampening properties as...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-10, 03:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,866
Posted By cappuccino911

Honestly, I'm 235 lbs and have had zero issue...

Honestly, I'm 235 lbs and have had zero issue with my stock 32 spoke wheels and I even sometimes load about 25lbs of additional stuff on my bike. If I were building up a frame from scratch I would...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-27-10, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,161
Posted By cappuccino911

Friel does mention in his book that for century...

Friel does mention in his book that for century riders and endurance riders that the intensity during the base period should be higher, however he never goes into any detail on it. I agree with the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-27-10, 04:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,866
Posted By cappuccino911

i'd be more worried about tires than the actual...

i'd be more worried about tires than the actual wheels for a small rider and I would just carry folding tires with me. The bikes direct route is easily the way to go to get the appropriate group. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-27-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,427
Posted By cappuccino911

I've heard a lot of mixed reviews. A lot of...

I've heard a lot of mixed reviews. A lot of heavier riders saying they were fine and others of all weights saying they had cracks in hubs. How old are yours? I know mine are not the latest and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-27-10, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,427
Posted By cappuccino911

she has caught up to me pretty fast. she doesn't...

she has caught up to me pretty fast. she doesn't like going crazy fast down hills but i'm sure this will help her stay with me a bit better on the flats. FWIW, I've made tire changes that took 200...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-27-10, 06:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,427
Posted By cappuccino911

Bontrager Race lite wheels

Any of you guys ride them ever? I just got a used set for cheap. 20/24 aero spoke count They are an older model which I saw some reviews about that say they are prone to cracking at the hub. I...
Forum: Northeast
10-27-10, 06:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,206
Posted By cappuccino911

awesome, sounds good. What part of the Bronx are...

awesome, sounds good. What part of the Bronx are you in? I used to live in Parkchester, Castle hill, Zerega area. live on the ues now.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-10, 04:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,129
Posted By cappuccino911

I disagree, it can easily be bad enough to make...

I disagree, it can easily be bad enough to make riding the.next day near impossible without much pain. If he did an hour and a half on his first ride he may be off the bike for a.couple days now. ...
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