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Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,620
Posted By Toadster

got my 2011 Felt Z5 for $1700 - just went on sale...

got my 2011 Felt Z5 for $1700 - just went on sale which is full 105 gruppo
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-11, 10:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,030
Posted By Toadster

I just got my 2011 FELT Z5 for about $1700 on...

I just got my 2011 FELT Z5 for about $1700 on sale ;)
Forum: Northern California
10-17-11, 07:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,104
Posted By Toadster

still that's > 2,000 ft :)

still that's > 2,000 ft :)
Forum: Northern California
10-17-11, 07:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,104
Posted By Toadster

OK - whoever owns the Foxy's Century website...

OK - whoever owns the Foxy's Century website needs to UPDATE the description...



I tracked 4,400 ft of elevation - which IS technically "over 2000 feet" - but geez! That was the most I've...
Forum: Northern California
10-06-11, 04:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,104
Posted By Toadster

I'm going - my first Century ride :) I've...

I'm going - my first Century ride :)

I've done 86 (last weekend) so as long as Cardiac Hill doesn't kill me - it should be quite doable!
It's going to be a bit chilly given the weather lately,...
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-06-11, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By Toadster

yah, if I had room for a shed that would be cool...

yah, if I had room for a shed that would be cool :)
I do need to clear out my 3rd garage bay - it's gone horizontal on everything in a few years - if I clean that up I can likely hang 3-4 bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-11, 11:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,579
Posted By Toadster

nice!

nice!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-11, 07:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,093
Posted By Toadster

I soak my chain overnight in Simple Green, then...

I soak my chain overnight in Simple Green, then soak it in gear oil for an hour or so - in the oven a 350 degrees, boils off the crud...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-11, 03:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,579
Posted By Toadster

lolololol

lolololol
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-11, 02:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,579
Posted By Toadster

as winter nears... how will your cycling regimen change?

I just started road cycling in May this year, have put on a good 1,300 miles and plan on getting more in by end of year... hopefully up to 2K.

given this is my first 'seasonal' change - what...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 09:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,683
Posted By Toadster

my first century is 2 weeks out - we did 76 miles...

my first century is 2 weeks out - we did 76 miles 4 days ago, and we're doing 85 this weekend - everyone is dialed in on this - as long as you have about 150-250 calories per hour (depending on your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,132,749
Posted By Toadster

Today I took my bike to work, brought all my...

Today I took my bike to work, brought all my riding gear....

...and forgot a towel, so I didn't ride (BOO!)
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-29-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By Toadster

good points! I really should hang the 3 barely...

good points! I really should hang the 3 barely used ones - those hook hangers are relatively cheap - and the other 4 could rotate MUCH easier without the other 3 lounging in the garage :)
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-28-11, 11:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By Toadster

best way to store 7 bikes - 4 of which move everyday

in our garage we have 7 bikes... well, honestly there are 9 -but we're selling 2 of them this week :)

2 roadbikes < 20lbs
1 29er MTB < 25lbs
and 4 26" heavy steel bikes > 30lbs

the kids bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-11, 10:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,376
Posted By Toadster

LOL yes, I was tired when i posted that :)

LOL yes, I was tired when i posted that :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-11, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By Toadster

agreed - he has a red-blinker on the bike and I...

agreed - he has a red-blinker on the bike and I got him a blink for his camelbak too
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By Toadster

he's 15 y/o and about 6'1" and about 135 - so...

he's 15 y/o and about 6'1" and about 135 - so he's as lean as the bike :) (if not leaner!)
he's absolutely LOVING the ride for now - but he's alot like me, once he gets something has to tweak it :)...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-11, 10:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,690
Posted By Toadster

doesn't the ANT+ have to plug in somewhere?

doesn't the ANT+ have to plug in somewhere?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-11, 10:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,690
Posted By Toadster

I love the iPhone options - but battery life is...

I love the iPhone options - but battery life is the hitch here.... :(

I did 76 miles the other day and was down to 49% left using Strava - when I'm doing 100+ I'm worried about not having enough...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 10:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By Toadster

my son just got a 2012 Giant Talon 2 29er - woohoo!

last weekend he has his first MTB race in high school with his HEAVY Magna bike from Target... he placed 3rd!

so he's serious now - got himself a Giant Talon 2 29er - much more expensive than...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-11, 10:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,376
Posted By Toadster

sounds like we're getting closer to a Constant...

sounds like we're getting closer to a Constant Velocity Transmission found in newer cars - instead of shifting gears, it's a conical implemenation where torque management is met by differing the cone...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-11, 09:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,690
Posted By Toadster

I'm most likely doing the Garmin 500 - maybe the...

I'm most likely doing the Garmin 500 - maybe the 705 or 800 if I get a few extra $$$

turn by turn on the bike would be pretty sweet if you like to travel a bit :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-17-11, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By Toadster

I snagged a FELT Z5 for $1799 - full carbon, 105...

I snagged a FELT Z5 for $1799 - full carbon, 105 gruppo - AMAZING bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-11, 11:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,914
Posted By Toadster

well today, on a hill that I normally ride up...

well today, on a hill that I normally ride up around 7-8mph (in my triple) - i POUNDED up at 15mph today... WOW!

there's something to say for the compact, on a light bike... I'm absolutely...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-11, 01:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,914
Posted By Toadster

that's good to know! I'm going to see how I do...

that's good to know! I'm going to see how I do on the hills over the next few weeks - if it's too much mashing, I'll get something in the 30-32 range :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-11, 08:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,914
Posted By Toadster

hmm - the 2012 model has a 12-30; whereas my 2011...

hmm - the 2012 model has a 12-30; whereas my 2011 model has an 11-28... interesting!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-11, 08:05 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,914
Posted By Toadster

well 22% is the max, but overall average for the...

well 22% is the max, but overall average for the hill is 10% :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-11, 10:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,089
Posted By Toadster

throws off the balance...

throws off the balance...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-11, 10:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,914
Posted By Toadster

not really, I'd use the granny ring for steep...

not really, I'd use the granny ring for steep hills - there's a training hill here that is 22% at some spots and it was granny ring and 1st gear - low and slow...

I think the lowest comparison on...
Forum: Northern California
09-07-11, 06:10 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 23,778
Posted By Toadster

4th Annual Folsom Cyclebration - September 17-18,...

4th Annual Folsom Cyclebration - September 17-18, 2011

http://www.folsomcyclebration.com/

Northern California's most family friendly weekend of bicycle riding and racing centered around the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-07-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By Toadster

LOL - whoops! other thread (with pics!) ...

LOL - whoops!

other thread (with pics!)
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/765819-went-out-for-an-upgrade-came-home-with-TWO-new-bikes!-(YIKES!)?p=13182672&highlight=#post13182672
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-11, 06:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,207
Posted By Toadster

awesome feedback capediemracing! :) I have a...

awesome feedback capediemracing! :)

I have a good fit for now, a good 34-degree angle at the knee and the bike feels pretty good after a few days - still getting used to the 'down' position but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-11, 05:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,914
Posted By Toadster

wow! 38.7% more torque!??! that's rather...

wow! 38.7% more torque!??! that's rather substantial!

Although, the old bike (Giant Escape 2 Hybrid) was 25+ lbs - whereas my FELT Z5 is 18.8lbs - THAT is really noticeable!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 11:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,914
Posted By Toadster

this should be interesting... hills will hurt more

this should be interesting... hills will hurt more
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 11:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,914
Posted By Toadster

doesn't quite align with what I've got - but...

doesn't quite align with what I've got - but looks like the compact will be about 5% harder than the triple?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 10:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,914
Posted By Toadster

switched bikes, triple to compact - will I notice a difference?

my old bike:
SR GI218ABG-8S Alloy 3-Piece, 28/38/48
SRAM PG830 11x32, 8-speed

new bike:
105 Compact, 50/34T
11-28T cassette, 10-speed

I realize the 11x32 rear on the old bike will be more...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 10:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,207
Posted By Toadster

oh, and I've learned to sit properly today on the...

oh, and I've learned to sit properly today on the sit-bones - not so much on the rounded part like sitting up - but on the flatter part - which keeps the (ahem) junk safe from the nose of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,207
Posted By Toadster

the photo shown above is 'pre-fit' so it was from...

the photo shown above is 'pre-fit' so it was from the LBS this way - we adjusted the hell out of everything today - moved my pedals out 2mm, shifted my cleats, moved the seat up and back, and put the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 10:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,207
Posted By Toadster

LOL well, i guess it took me a few weeks...

LOL

well, i guess it took me a few weeks getting used to the hybrid at first :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 08:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,207
Posted By Toadster

how long till a body adapts to a new bike?

ok - I bought my gorgeous FELT Z5 on Saturday... got a pro-fit this morning, but still feeling like I'm out of sorts... granted I've been riding a hybrid for the past 5 months...

how long till my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 08:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,681
Posted By Toadster

Oh yeah - love the bike trail! I'll pull her...

Oh yeah - love the bike trail! I'll pull her reflectors once we get some new lights on her bike - mine is clean now! :)

never thought of the pie plates... LOL those things are nerdy annoying!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-11, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,681
Posted By Toadster

went out for an upgrade, came home with TWO new bikes! (YIKES!)

Yesterday, I was going to get myself a new roadbike, I had been pedalling my hybrid for the past 4 months - up hills, metric centuries, etc.. and LOVED every minute of it.

It's the Giant Escape...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-05-11, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By Toadster

put 20 miles on it today, woohoo! whole new...

put 20 miles on it today, woohoo! whole new world! :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-11, 10:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By Toadster

Thanks! put a few miles on it tonight when it...

Thanks! put a few miles on it tonight when it cooled down... I had a basic 4-pt fit at the LBS, but on Tuesday I have a pro-fit setup to cover all the bases... this thing really flies! :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-11, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By Toadster

yep, she's 1" shorter than me - and they're going...

yep, she's 1" shorter than me - and they're going to do a basic fit for her as well when we swap out :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-11, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By Toadster

switching to a road bike... Felt Z5

well, today I believe I'm going to make the change to a carbon road bike :thumb:

I put about 1,110 miles on my Giant Escape 2 Hybrid in the past 4 months and I am going to a Felt Z5...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-11, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 505
Posted By Toadster

yup, my buddy ran into this 2 days ago on our 64...

yup, my buddy ran into this 2 days ago on our 64 mile ride, he was HURTIN on the last 5 miles... feet so numb he couldn't feel them.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-11, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 505
Posted By Toadster

that's what I'm thinking - for $80, not bad ...

that's what I'm thinking - for $80, not bad

I could get some pedals and shoes for cheaper, but with this gift card - I have to buy what's available.
both the pedals and shoes are rated pretty...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-11, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 505
Posted By Toadster

I've hit 700 miles in 3 months - time for my first pedals and cycling shoes...

I'd like to put these on my Giant Escape 2 (Hybrid)

I've put over 700 miles on it in 3 months, and want to get started into clipless :speedy:

Looking at adding a set of:

Shimano® PD-M324 ATB...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-11, 04:53 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 5,147
Posted By Toadster

just surpassed my goal of 250 miles with a...

just surpassed my goal of 250 miles with a FANTASTIC 64 mile ride today!
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6Mzqlv/exercise.png
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