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06-16-05, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By MootsRoadie

We use a Rocky Mount - and it is possibly the one...

We use a Rocky Mount - and it is possibly the one that Retro Grouch was eyeing at the PSTR a couple of weeks ago. I have to say that we have not had any problems with it in the two years that we...
06-02-05, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By MootsRoadie

My wife and I will be going. It will be our...

My wife and I will be going. It will be our first tandem rally
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-05, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,362
Posted By MootsRoadie

Compared to what you might find in other parts of...

Compared to what you might find in other parts of the country there are few decent hills close to the city of Chicago.
Other than the beach access roads East of Sheridan in the Northern suburbs...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-05, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 654
Posted By MootsRoadie

I'd like to extend the scope of this thread a...

I'd like to extend the scope of this thread a little and ask what are the most important things to be concerned with when taking a test ride - particularly if you are not an experienced rider.
I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-05, 01:07 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,517
Posted By MootsRoadie

Here is a picture, finally, of my dream bike.

Here is a picture, finally, of my dream bike.
04-27-05, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
Posted By MootsRoadie

Thank you again for the prompt and detailed...

Thank you again for the prompt and detailed responses. I'll have to see if I can pull some new wheels together by the first weekend in June for our first tandem rally - the Prairie State in Decatur,...
04-26-05, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
Posted By MootsRoadie

Thank you for the advice. To answer Expatriate's...

Thank you for the advice. To answer Expatriate's question - there really isn't anything I don't like about the bike - I just want to like it more. This is my first tandem, so can only compare to my...
04-25-05, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
Posted By MootsRoadie

Best Tandem Upgrade

My wife and I have a 2002 Burley San Marino. It has an aluminium frame and steel fork with Truvativ cranks, XT rd, 105 fd, 105 brifters, tektro v-brakes, Zak2000 rims, shimano hubs.
Basically, I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-05, 03:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,247
Posted By MootsRoadie

Rider Weight vs Bike Weight

A couple of people have asked me recently whether losing a pound of overall body weight (presumably due to diet and exercise) has the same benefit as shaving a pound off the weight of a bike (not...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-05, 10:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,028
Posted By MootsRoadie

Neil, I'm so sorry for your loss. I too am...

Neil,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I too am glad that you are OK. As much as we love our bikes, our bodies are infinitely more valuable - and in some cases - more easily broken.
I hope that the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-05, 04:29 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,028
Posted By MootsRoadie

Neil, Pictures should be forthcoming -...

Neil,
Pictures should be forthcoming - unfortunately, I am digital-camera-less and therefore need to make the necessary arrangements - especially since I currently have the same wallet issues as...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-05, 02:54 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,028
Posted By MootsRoadie

Neil - Very good choice on the frame...

Neil -
Very good choice on the frame manufacturer and components - I just received my Moots Compact last week, and can't wait to get back out on it again.
I too looked at Roark - they were fairly...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-05, 09:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 838
Posted By MootsRoadie

Does anyone else think that is odd that the...

Does anyone else think that is odd that the weight of individual bike parts is generally quoted in grams, but the weight of a complete bike is usually stated in lbs?
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