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Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-05, 03:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,269
Posted By DriveBy

Today I scratched off just the top of all three...

Today I scratched off just the top of all three squares. They all said LiveStrong.

With my heart pounding, I scratched the bottom.

Laptop, Bike, Laptop. :(
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-05, 06:59 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,073
Posted By DriveBy

Giro Pneumo

Giro Pneumo
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-05, 08:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,211
Posted By DriveBy

And the laptop is one of the LiveStrong notebooks.

And the laptop is one of the LiveStrong notebooks.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-05, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 719
Posted By DriveBy

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-05, 06:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 872
Posted By DriveBy

Food in a gel form. PowerGel is a trade name,...

Food in a gel form. PowerGel is a trade name, although mine wasn't that brand (I just said PowerGel the same way many people say Coke or Kleenex). It's a quick pick-me-up on the road, and has the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-05, 06:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 872
Posted By DriveBy

That's what I normally do, but I recently got a...

That's what I normally do, but I recently got a new bike so I had to get out on the road. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-05, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 872
Posted By DriveBy

Hell, no, not around here. I don't care how much...

Hell, no, not around here. I don't care how much light and reflective gear you have, the nuts driving at 0400 (the time I'd have to ride to get any miles in before work) won't see you through their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-05, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 872
Posted By DriveBy

Holy crap, it's hot outside...

It's 100° outside. Add the heat index to that, and all of San Antonio has put out heat advisories. Even our non-essential outdoor activities were cancelled this afternoon.

Of course, I came home...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-05, 07:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 789
Posted By DriveBy

Insurance on a bike?

Now that I have a $4K bike in the house, I'm wondering if this is something I need to mention to my insurance folks. I'm not worried that much about it inside the house, but what about if I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-05, 02:02 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,569
Posted By DriveBy

Mine was no good this morning, but it worked fine...

Mine was no good this morning, but it worked fine just a moment ago. I won a set of Dura-Ace pedals.*







*Just kidding, I haven't won crap. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-05, 01:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,673
Posted By DriveBy

:lol: That corner is right next to the back door...

:lol: That corner is right next to the back door (with a pet door) so the dog is always tracking stuff in. That's the one corner of the house that's impossible to keep clean. That being said, it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-05, 01:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,673
Posted By DriveBy

Shhh! There're a lot of golf-haters here... :p

Shhh! There're a lot of golf-haters here... :p
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-05, 05:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,673
Posted By DriveBy

New camera too. :) It's a Kodak EasyShare...

New camera too. :)

It's a Kodak EasyShare CX7525.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-05, 05:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,673
Posted By DriveBy

I ran out of black zip-ties. I may try the...

I ran out of black zip-ties. I may try the scotch tape idea, or I'll replace the white with black when I get more.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-05, 05:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,673
Posted By DriveBy

Thanks, folks. I've only got about 75 miles on...

Thanks, folks. I've only got about 75 miles on it so far, and I love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-05, 05:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,673
Posted By DriveBy

They are crazy light. They are that much closer...

They are crazy light. They are that much closer to making up for the 20 pounds I need to lose. :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-05, 05:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,673
Posted By DriveBy

RavX Beta

RavX Beta
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-05, 03:39 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,062
Posted By DriveBy

I'm a very poor climber.

I'm a very poor climber.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-05, 03:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,673
Posted By DriveBy

Photos of my new ride

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/DriveByPOF/bike.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/DriveByPOF/bike_front.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/DriveByPOF/bike_cranks.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-05, 04:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 334
Posted By DriveBy

Just got back into town with my new bike!!!

My old digital camera crapped out on me during the trip, but I'll take a pic after I set up the new camera.

I got a 2005 Specialized Roubaix Pro:...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 08:18 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,412,521
Posted By DriveBy

I'm picking up a brand new 05 Roubaix Pro on...

I'm picking up a brand new 05 Roubaix Pro on Saturday. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-05, 10:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,667
Posted By DriveBy

Addition: The deciding factor was my own...

Addition: The deciding factor was my own obsession. I've spent a long time researching a new bike. I bought a starter bike last July figuring to upgrade in a year if I really got back into...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-05, 10:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,667
Posted By DriveBy

IMPORTANT CORRECTION: The Comp I was looking at...

IMPORTANT CORRECTION: The Comp I was looking at was mispriced, and the difference is closer to $1K than the $600 I said above.

Having said that, I ordered the Pro today. I'm buying it from a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-05, 04:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,667
Posted By DriveBy

Thanks for the input so far.

Thanks for the input so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-05, 08:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,667
Posted By DriveBy

I'm finally going to order my new bike in the...

I'm finally going to order my new bike in the next day or two, and I'm still bouncing back and forth between the 05 Specialized Roubaix Pro and the 05 Specialized Roubaix Comp.

The Pro has a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-05, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,718
Posted By DriveBy

You got three feet of air that time.

You got three feet of air that time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-05, 06:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,468
Posted By DriveBy

I'm also straight, but I don't care who checks me...

I'm also straight, but I don't care who checks me out. Doesn't bother me a bit if a gay guy checks me out. I'd take it as a compliment, and if he said the compliment out loud I'm secure enough to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-05, 06:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,468
Posted By DriveBy

Holy crap, that was funny. :lol:

Holy crap, that was funny. :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-05, 07:39 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,512
Posted By DriveBy

I have this problem a lot. I'd always prefer to...

I have this problem a lot. I'd always prefer to overhydrate rather than underhydrate, so I end up having to water the landscape fairly often. I'm always able to find a group of trees or large...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-05, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,180
Posted By DriveBy

Last summer I paid about $350 on eBay for a 2003...

Last summer I paid about $350 on eBay for a 2003 Ironhorse Triumph. I think it's a great starter bike for the money. It's still my only road bike, and when I upgrade to a new one it will be the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-05, 02:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,332
Posted By DriveBy

Word. I've got a cool looking scar on my...

Word.

I've got a cool looking scar on my elbow that reminds of that wisdom. It wasn't due to lack of attention, either. It was raining pretty hard. I saw the storm grating and knew it would...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-05, 02:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,372
Posted By DriveBy

Rode and did some racing in high school. Started...

Rode and did some racing in high school. Started college in 1991, so then I only rode to class, then quit doing that. Joined the military, and while at a few assignments I'd ride to work if it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-05, 12:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,278
Posted By DriveBy

That's funny, because this weekend I showed my...

That's funny, because this weekend I showed my wife a picture of the Roubaix Comp I'm buying soon. Because it's all black, she suggested calling it Vader. I told her that although I'm a big Star...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-05, 01:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,350
Posted By DriveBy

Must be in England, where they ride on the other...

Must be in England, where they ride on the other side of the road. :p
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-05, 08:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,278
Posted By DriveBy

Farm-to-Market. It's an old designation that...

Farm-to-Market. It's an old designation that stuck through the times.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-05, 07:53 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,873
Posted By DriveBy

Forged cavity long and mid-irons, forged blade...

Forged cavity long and mid-irons, forged blade short irons and wedges. 'Nuff said.

Oh, wait, I'm in the wrong forum again. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-05, 02:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,215
Posted By DriveBy

Mine is probably 70/25/5.

Mine is probably 70/25/5.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-05, 12:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By DriveBy

I have an aluminum bike with a Sora triple right...

I have an aluminum bike with a Sora triple right now. In San Antonio, I never use the granny. When I go just a bit north to the Texas Hill Country, I use it quite a bit. Also, I'm military so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-05, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By DriveBy

Any advice on the triple 9-speed vs the double...

Any advice on the triple 9-speed vs the double 10-speed? I'm a recreational rider that hates hills, but wouldn't mind the Dura Ace double if I can handle it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-05, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By DriveBy

I won't have the money until next month.

I won't have the money until next month.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-05, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By DriveBy

The only change I might make is to go with a...

The only change I might make is to go with a double chainring and a 10-speed cassette instead of the triple with 9-speed pictured above. I'm still debating on that.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-05, 09:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By DriveBy

Just one more month to go before I order my new bike

My God, she is gorgeous...

http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2005/bikes/05RoubaixComp27_l.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-05, 09:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,784
Posted By DriveBy

I'm 5'9" and 190 lbs. I could stand to lose much...

I'm 5'9" and 190 lbs. I could stand to lose much of my 24 lb bike's weight. My goal is 175, but I'd love to be 165-170. 10 years ago I was 145-150, but I looked like a skeleton. I don't want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-05, 08:20 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 2,996
Posted By DriveBy

I play and watch golf. I watch NFL (Cowboys). ...

I play and watch golf. I watch NFL (Cowboys). I'll occasionally watch NBA (Spurs) during the playoffs. Same with NHL (Stars) if they were playing.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-05, 08:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,487
Posted By DriveBy

I was planning to get an 05 Roubaix Pro at the...

I was planning to get an 05 Roubaix Pro at the end of June, but I've decided that the 05 Roubaix Comp Triple will be a better fit for a recreational rider like me. I can't wait!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-05, 06:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,179
Posted By DriveBy

Most people that are shopping for high end road...

Most people that are shopping for high end road bikes are already comfortable with a specific type of pedal. Because of that, it's usually not worth selling a high end bike with the one part that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-05, 06:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,011
Posted By DriveBy

I am definitely not a racer. I'm nowhere close...

I am definitely not a racer. I'm nowhere close to being in shape enough to keep up with the slowest of road racers. However, every time I get on the bike, even when it's on the trainer, I am...
Forum: Introductions
04-01-05, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 325
Posted By DriveBy

And I'm a younger fart (31) that lives in San...

And I'm a younger fart (31) that lives in San Antonio.
Forum: Introductions
04-01-05, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 325
Posted By DriveBy

I'm going to guess that it has something to do...

I'm going to guess that it has something to do with today's date. ;)
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