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Forum: Winter Cycling
12-02-08, 10:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By Trekke

Well, I am not a doctor. And I will just leave...

Well, I am not a doctor. And I will just leave it at that.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-08, 10:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,824
Posted By Trekke

Good Choice. I love Conti tires.... ride them on...

Good Choice. I love Conti tires.... ride them on my bike and my car.
Forum: Commuting
12-02-08, 10:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,486
Posted By Trekke

Okay....

Okay....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-08, 10:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,965
Posted By Trekke

Like they say ...seek immediate medical...

Like they say ...seek immediate medical attention. But after you finish your ride. :)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-01-08, 11:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,248
Posted By Trekke

I would get the Cervelo. You wont be looking...

I would get the Cervelo. You wont be looking back wishing you had for just a few dollars...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-08, 11:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,436
Posted By Trekke

yea your right. It is not how you perform but...

yea your right. It is not how you perform but how you look good doing it.

I can't play golf but I sure look good doing it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-08, 11:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,965
Posted By Trekke

The only advantage I see with taking Viagra is if...

The only advantage I see with taking Viagra is if I am having sex at the 50 mile mark. Ok and then maybe at the 75 too...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-08, 11:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,436
Posted By Trekke

You really need to up your base miles. I would...

You really need to up your base miles. I would focus on saddle time. Set some goals like 50 miles a week then 75 then 100. This will build your base aerobic system to support faster and stronger...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-08, 10:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 742
Posted By Trekke

I know roadies that do and love them. However...

I know roadies that do and love them. However for me I have found them to be a bit of maintenance. I do use the new Camelbak bottles which are great. For me simple is better. If you like yours don't...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-08, 10:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,486
Posted By Trekke

Wilsonnnnnnnnnnnnn! Seriously, great stuff. ...

Wilsonnnnnnnnnnnnn!

Seriously, great stuff. We just can't let the big drug makers find out about it or they will bottle it and charge us for it. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-07, 08:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,081
Posted By Trekke

In late September I hit the pavement at around 25...

In late September I hit the pavement at around 25 mph. Lots of road rash of course and a SLAP tear of the Labrum. After xrays and an MRI it was explained to me that this is the most feared injury for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-07, 08:30 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,373
Posted By Trekke

OP "I even read Floyd Landis' book". WOW -...

OP "I even read Floyd Landis' book".

WOW - that should really help! :)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-25-07, 07:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 992
Posted By Trekke

I have just the opposite problem.

I have just the opposite problem.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-07, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 341
Posted By Trekke

05 Sarthe Crank Problems

A while back there was a post concerning the finish on the original Bontrager crankset that came on the 05 Sarthe. I just wanted to followup with the experience I have had with my Sarthe and was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-07, 07:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By Trekke

Hey Red Baron, have been missing you on my rides...

Hey Red Baron, have been missing you on my rides through Midway and Aiken Road. Wondered where you had gone.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-07, 09:05 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,671
Posted By Trekke

...as I leave my driveway early on Saturday...

...as I leave my driveway early on Saturday morning and turn up the first hill realizing I really have no place in particular to be, no destination and no time to be back.....I can ride my own pace,...
Forum: Commuting
11-24-07, 07:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,069
Posted By Trekke

I am not sure how cold you are talking about. I...

I am not sure how cold you are talking about. I ride if it is above 20 degrees (f). After a mile or two I don't really notice any difference.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-07, 06:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,562
Posted By Trekke

There are many good suggestions and techniques...

There are many good suggestions and techniques discussed in this thread. However to improve your climbing you have to commit to spending time putting these techniques to use. My philosophy is the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-24-07, 06:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 790
Posted By Trekke

fbisaint21, glad you are ok. Left hand turns for...

fbisaint21, glad you are ok. Left hand turns for cyclist are the most dangerous. I had a similar fall but not with a car. It took a few days for several long impacting injuries to actually show up so...
Forum: Commuting
11-15-07, 10:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,791
Posted By Trekke

I swear I can't remember her name. :)

I swear I can't remember her name. :)
Forum: Introductions
11-15-07, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By Trekke

Having had knee surgery myself (not ACL) I can...

Having had knee surgery myself (not ACL) I can tell you that spinning light gears really helped me quickly acclimate back into cycling. I would also be careful not to assume cycling can replace the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-07, 10:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,422
Posted By Trekke

Usual stuff plus rolaids and a pair of folding...

Usual stuff plus rolaids and a pair of folding glasses. One addition that is not age related but smart related is a cotton ball. A cotton ball is great for quickly finding a sliver of glass, thorn or...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-07, 10:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,596
Posted By Trekke

I usually only ride 5-6 days a week with at least...

I usually only ride 5-6 days a week with at least a full recovery day. If my body tells me to take it easy I obey and that is my recovery day. And if it is 2 days then thats ok too. Sounds like you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-07, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,421
Posted By Trekke

tellyho, great advice.

tellyho, great advice.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-07, 05:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By Trekke

So you will probably want to start your thread...

So you will probably want to start your thread over again to clarify what you are asking for. Are you wanting recommendations for racing tires or wheelsets?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-07, 05:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,421
Posted By Trekke

Then become independent. Go back to the lbs, take...

Then become independent. Go back to the lbs, take your wheel and ensure that you are leaving with the right spokes, then you will have the right size spokes plus the right size to order anywhere you...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-07, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By Trekke

first of all wheels don't have flats tires do.

first of all wheels don't have flats tires do.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-14-07, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 234,835
Posted By Trekke

Just a testimony about helmets. I had a bad crash...

Just a testimony about helmets. I had a bad crash in late September. My head hit the blacktop first at 25 mph. My shoulder hit second. My helmet broke into 3 pieces and my shoulder is a wreck however...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-07, 08:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,421
Posted By Trekke

My LBS replaced a spoke for me recently and trued...

My LBS replaced a spoke for me recently and trued my wheel for $5. It was worth it. However, I did buy some spokes from him for 50 cents each or so that were the right fit. The mechanic was more...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-14-07, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By Trekke

Thanks again. This may be exactly what I am...

Thanks again. This may be exactly what I am looking for. He doesn't want any frills just basic functionality. One review mentioned difficulty finding pivots for the v-brakes. Don't know what that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-14-07, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By Trekke

Thanks for the quick reply. Do you have...

Thanks for the quick reply. Do you have experience with this particular shock?
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-14-07, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By Trekke

Replacement shock recommendation

I am shopping for a replacement shock for my sons Gary Fisher Marlin (non disc). Am wanting to spend around $200 and am looking for a good recommendation. Suggestions welcome.

Thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-07, 03:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,216
Posted By Trekke

Leash laws are to keep YOUR dog in control -...

Leash laws are to keep YOUR dog in control - haven't you heard? :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-12-06, 06:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,423
Posted By Trekke

Our society is just way too connected. Added...

Our society is just way too connected. Added stress, no calming downtime, working on email while sitting on the crapper - it is all a symptom. I have people in my office that have a company...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-24-06, 08:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,249
Posted By Trekke

I 'm telling you. The feel good hormones and...

I 'm telling you. The feel good hormones and chemicals flow all through the body. Natures magic.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-24-06, 10:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,249
Posted By Trekke

Sex.

Sex.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-06, 05:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 762
Posted By Trekke

I totally agree. However there is a way to hedge...

I totally agree. However there is a way to hedge your bet against eventual punctures. I also ride puncture resistant tires. I check after every ride to see if any glass or metal pieces are lodged...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-06, 05:37 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,546
Posted By Trekke

Hi red Barron. Haven't seen you on the road...

Hi red Barron. Haven't seen you on the road lately. The actions you took were correct.

OBTW. It was a full moon on the 9th (or close). Always during a three 3 day period around a full moon the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-10-06, 05:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,407
Posted By Trekke

A personal jihad against squirrels? Interesting...

A personal jihad against squirrels? Interesting life goal. How is it coming? I understand the squirrel population is at an all time high. You have been at this jihad 12 years now.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-06, 11:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,307
Posted By Trekke

No but it is a full moon.

No but it is a full moon.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-07-06, 10:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,407
Posted By Trekke

You are not right! :)

You are not right! :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-07-06, 09:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,407
Posted By Trekke

Why would you stop? To coax it out of the road....

Why would you stop? To coax it out of the road. Just kidding.

Just running over a snake with two bike tires probably didn't bother the snake at all. You would normally have to skid on it to do...
Forum: Recumbent
09-07-06, 09:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,427
Posted By Trekke

You don't have a going problem you have a growing...

You don't have a going problem you have a growing problem. Just quoting a stupid TV commercial about a the ever growing prostate. Anyway, I have a friend that rides a high racer and he wears me out...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-06, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 954
Posted By Trekke

I have had a Sarthe for 18 months and 7000 miles....

I have had a Sarthe for 18 months and 7000 miles. Love it. There are a couple of things to pay attention to however. The Lemond geometry is not for everyone and traditionally you will need a size...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-06, 01:43 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,103
Posted By Trekke

When I played golf I would come home after 18 and...

When I played golf I would come home after 18 and the wife would say "how did you play?". My response was always "It is not how well I played but did I look (and feel) good doing it"? And I did....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-06, 04:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,248
Posted By Trekke

I agree with waht your saying. The OP wanted...

I agree with waht your saying. The OP wanted simple. But you bring up very good points. However, as a cyclist I would be very careful about x-ing out all salt and eliminating all water weight....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-06, 07:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,038
Posted By Trekke

Yes +1. One issue I have found with this...

Yes +1.

One issue I have found with this brand is the nose piece. I have 3 pair and two pair have lost the nose piece. Just falls off. Before I could exercise the warranty I ran over one pair...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-06, 07:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,248
Posted By Trekke

In fact you may burn more fat at the slower pace....

In fact you may burn more fat at the slower pace. And that is really what it is all about. No one wants to loose 10 lb of muscle.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-06, 05:26 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,727
Posted By Trekke

When I realized I had a Spandex Fetishism :)

When I realized I had a Spandex Fetishism :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-06, 05:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,248
Posted By Trekke

Want Simple. Create a deficit. Burn more...

Want Simple. Create a deficit. Burn more calories than you consume.
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