Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Notices
 
Search: Posts Made By: Bumer
Showing results 1 to 50 of 124
Search took 0.03 seconds.
10-05-12, 07:34 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-12, 10:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,754
Posted By Bumer

Actually 500 can display turn-by-turn. Try...

Actually 500 can display turn-by-turn. Try RideWithGPS.com.
Even with basic subscription you can get turn-by-turn maps imported into your Garmin 500.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-12, 10:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,502
Posted By Bumer

This is how my LBS explained it to me today, that...

This is how my LBS explained it to me today, that going for silent to purrrrring when switching wheel sets is most likely because of hubs on the wheels.
10-01-12, 10:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,705
Posted By Bumer

I use ear buds in one ear playing music on low...

I use ear buds in one ear playing music on low volume, so it does not seem to interfere with hearing traffic. The key is low volume: so you can hear the music playing with just one ear.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-12, 09:02 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,502
Posted By Bumer

The best answer! :thumb:

The best answer! :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-12, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 632
Posted By Bumer

yes you can!

yes you can!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-12, 07:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,502
Posted By Bumer

I recently got second set of wheels, and put 105...

I recently got second set of wheels, and put 105 cassette on it. After that my bike went from quiet to purring when riding. Annoying.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-12, 07:36 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,982
Posted By Bumer

you should keep supporting your LBS... if you...

you should keep supporting your LBS... if you into some sado-maso (or whatever the hell that is called). :D
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-12, 07:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,689
Posted By Bumer

man, you sound too tense... just take advice if...

man, you sound too tense... just take advice if you want it, and don't take if you don't want it.
many of "unwanted" advises you received were because you were not specific enough in you original...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-12, 07:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,755
Posted By Bumer

Ahhh. What the heck... Will just paint the room,...

Ahhh. What the heck... Will just paint the room, get two birds with one stone - cleaning and renovations. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-12, 10:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,755
Posted By Bumer

I recently bought this light LuminTrek...

I recently bought this light LuminTrek TrailBlazer 1600 lumens (http://www.americanwebmall.com/lumintrek-trailblazer-1600-lumens-rechargeable-bicycle-light-set-black.html). I am ashamed to admit that...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-12, 04:00 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-12, 11:33 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,037
Posted By Bumer

Turing head while riding takes some time to...

Turing head while riding takes some time to master. I can't keep sraight line and start to swivel, which is not safe.
Some head turning still would be required, but at least with mirrors you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-12, 08:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,037
Posted By Bumer

Anyone using rearview mirrors? Which ones? Is that "must have" or something to avoid?

Hello ladies and gents!

Is anyone using rearview mirrors for the rides, and which ones?

What are your comments on usefullness, safety, and convenience?

Thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-12, 08:45 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,055
Posted By Bumer

Just put some running or training shorts over it,...

Just put some running or training shorts over it, that tights are not the only thing you are wearing. That's how I do it. :)
09-24-12, 09:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,385
Posted By Bumer

Thanks for the responses! I agree about...

Thanks for the responses! I agree about self-preservation part for this situation: I do not ride in front of cars assuming they have to stop for cyclists, but patiently waiting to make sure they stop...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-12, 08:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 854
Posted By Bumer

one more picture from this weekend ...

one more picture from this weekend

http://imageshack.us/a/img707/1128/castlecraigbike3.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-12, 08:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 854
Posted By Bumer

50 miles this weekend ...

50 miles this weekend

http://imageshack.us/a/img7/4816/castlecraigpanorama.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-12, 07:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,801
Posted By Bumer

I think HR monitors are very useful to monitor...

I think HR monitors are very useful to monitor your heart rate for at least following reasons:

- to make sure not to go over the edge
- to stay in your heart rate zone to get most of your...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-12, 07:48 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,576
Posted By Bumer

Sorry about what happened... Other driver's...

Sorry about what happened... Other driver's insurance should pay you for everything, including new bike, no question about it.
I would not even settle for "replacement value", or what ever they call...
09-23-12, 07:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,385
Posted By Bumer

What's with drivers not slowing for cyclists crossing?

Sometimes I ride local paved trails (MUPs?). When these trails cross local roads they all have cross walks and "Yield for pedestrians" signs. What surprises me is that although lots of drivers slow...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-12, 10:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,302
Posted By Bumer

Lots depends of type of terrain you ride on. ...

Lots depends of type of terrain you ride on.

For starters don't get discourage, make a plan for yourself, like get faster, or ride longer, being able to go up steeper hills.

First step I would...
09-21-12, 10:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,959
Posted By Bumer

Lose-lose situations... Slow down, slow down...

Lose-lose situations...
Slow down, slow down more, stop if you have to.

You can't win an argument here, and you really shouldn't be trying to teach someone else's kids. :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-12, 01:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 749
Posted By Bumer

So true... :p

So true... :p
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-12, 10:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 749
Posted By Bumer

Why do you need an excuse to excercise and get in...

Why do you need an excuse to excercise and get in better shape, have better health, and live happer life? :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-12, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,548
Posted By Bumer

Stealth 50 does not seem to be equal (or close...

Stealth 50 does not seem to be equal (or close to) Garmin 500.
Garmin 500 is more advanced - has mini map, you can download routes and turn by turn directions, shows elevation, and lot more neat...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-12, 08:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,333
Posted By Bumer

You need some kick a$$ night light. I...

You need some kick a$$ night light.

I ordered mine, got it, charging it.
So, have not ridden it yet, but hoping to ride with it this week... 1600 lumens baby. :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-12, 07:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,608
Posted By Bumer

After looking at different bottle cages, I...

After looking at different bottle cages, I decided to pull he trigger and get Blackburn camber CF cages... Man, those carbon fiber cages look sexy! Just could not resist.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-12, 07:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,267
Posted By Bumer

Thank you guys for the information! Just...

Thank you guys for the information!

Just came back from lbs, and surely enough I'm $20 lighter for wheel truing now... Better learn how to true wheels myself from now on...
Not going to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-12, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,267
Posted By Bumer

Couple things happened to this wheel: - One...

Couple things happened to this wheel:
- One day I did hit nasty pothole, got flat because of that,
- And another day I was going over some rough section of the road, when my water bottle ejected,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-12, 08:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,267
Posted By Bumer

I was checking trueness by spinning the wheel and...

I was checking trueness by spinning the wheel and checking gaps between the brake pads, and that's when I noticed it. So, it sounds like my lateral trueness is off, then.

I am going to take my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-12, 07:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,267
Posted By Bumer

Wheels truing: how much and when?

Last night, while swapping wheels on my bike I noticed that rear wheel is not straight, which probably means it needs truing, right?

Is there a "rule of thumb" at what point a wheel should be...
09-18-12, 11:26 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,537
Posted By Bumer

Although not many details to the story, but...

Although not many details to the story, but assault charges are extreme.
Anyone who ever ridden trails like this know that the more people you have, the more careless people tend to get.

By no...
09-18-12, 10:25 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-12, 08:54 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,608
Posted By Bumer

Might stop by LBS to take a look at Arundel. Same...

Might stop by LBS to take a look at Arundel. Same LBS sells Specialized brand too.

King cages I saw before were titanium cages. That's when I got price shock. :D I see now that they have SS cages...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-12, 11:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,608
Posted By Bumer

Thanks for the tip. But it's little more than I'm...

Thanks for the tip. But it's little more than I'm willing to spend on water cage. http://www.bikeforums.net/images/smilies/frown.gif
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-12, 11:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,608
Posted By Bumer

That is what I'm thinking too. First...

That is what I'm thinking too.



First time it happened to me. I think I will get different water cages. Not going to get King Cages though; very pricey.



Don't know... And I'm very...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-12, 10:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,153
Posted By Bumer

Recently I downloaded turn-by-turn from...

Recently I downloaded turn-by-turn from RideWithGPS, and had no issue.

My screen was scrolling, but it was showing me the list of next few turns with how many miles left until each turn. Check...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-12, 10:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By Bumer

I did not think about energy bar... I did have...

I did not think about energy bar... I did have protein bar with me, but double cheeseburger looked so much more attractive. :D

I will start checking long distance forum.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-12, 10:32 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,608
Posted By Bumer

Water bottle fell out of cage, flew into wheel, got stuck between wheel & chain stays

This Sunday I was going down hill. The road got bumpy, and just when I was going around 35mph my water bottle (full) came out of the cage and flew right into rear wheel. After that it got stuck...
09-17-12, 05:23 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,215
Posted By Bumer

Where is Part One of this story? Obviously...

Where is Part One of this story?
Obviously something happened prior to this...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By Bumer

thanks! I was not trying to get it done fast,...

thanks! I was not trying to get it done fast, just wanted to complete it.

One thing I forgot to mention - after the ride I was eating anything I could get my hands on. :D
We had BBQ after the...
09-17-12, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 864
Posted By Bumer

Don't let pharmaceutical companies to read this...

Don't let pharmaceutical companies to read this thread, or they will introduce "straw man" pill to cure this condition. :D

Back to the topic... I'm in agreement with OP.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-12, 02:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By Bumer

Thank you guys! I agree, need to repeat, and go...

Thank you guys!
I agree, need to repeat, and go for standard century! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-12, 09:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 769
Posted By Bumer

I concur, the weather here in CT was absolutely...

I concur, the weather here in CT was absolutely gorgeous this weekend.

Friday - 64 miles
Sunday - 19 miles
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-12, 09:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,340
Posted By Bumer

Couple updates: - have been standing up...

Couple updates:

- have been standing up while riding every 10-15 minutes, and
- started using Pearl Izumi Pro line shorts (some fancy shmancy 4 d).

This combination with stock saddle, and my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-12, 09:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By Bumer

Did my first metric century!

This might not be correct forum section, but since 100% of my metric century ride was on roads, it might qualify. :D

Well, anyway... I just completed my first metric century, and feel somewhat...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-12, 08:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,702
Posted By Bumer

While MagicShine gets lots of votes, I still have...

While MagicShine gets lots of votes, I still have decided to venture into and try Lumintrek.

Have not ridden with it outside yet, but hope to do so this week.
09-13-12, 10:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,397
Posted By Bumer

OP, I'm sure if you go on YouTube and search for...

OP, I'm sure if you go on YouTube and search for [whatever car you are driving] asshat (or similar) you'll come up with lots of hits. :p
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-12, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By Bumer

It depends on how far and often you ride. I've...

It depends on how far and often you ride. I've always been using my iPhone as my GPS / biking computer using Strava and MapMyRide.
While iPhone is great to use and track your rides, the battery...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 124
 


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.