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Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-07, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,290
Posted By d_monie1

CR1 Pro is a better ride than the addict. The...

CR1 Pro is a better ride than the addict. The addict is a hardcore race machine, and definitly not as durable as the addict. The CR1 looks better too. I suggest upgrading the Serrotta with a...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-07, 02:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,161
Posted By d_monie1

Ditto

Ditto
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-07, 04:28 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 19,904
Posted By d_monie1

This sounds suspect, carbon doesnt just fail...

This sounds suspect, carbon doesnt just fail without tremedous stresses. Frame failure may have been a result of a triggered by a previous accident. I pray for your friends recovery.
Forum: Northeast
04-19-07, 12:41 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 32,768
Posted By d_monie1

Knightryder -- Baltimore\Catonsville, MD

Knightryder -- Baltimore\Catonsville, MD
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-07, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,414,681
Posted By d_monie1

My Scott CR1

I finally got around to posting pictures on the web. I might be behind the times. All my bikes ar purposefully built, everything part on them is there for a reason. No need to describe check the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-07, 02:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,365
Posted By d_monie1

really, i think there must be bad batches of...

really, i think there must be bad batches of these tires. the PR2's that i had were extremely prone to flatting, so much so that after getting 4 flats on 2 rides, i took them off my bike and back to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-07, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 613
Posted By d_monie1

see ya out there on the point. i am gonna have...

see ya out there on the point. i am gonna have my commuter though. i need at least 2 days recover after a 5 hour ride on wednesday
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-07, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By d_monie1

its slick feeling especailly if you dont have...

its slick feeling especailly if you dont have gloves and your hands sweat. I had cinelli gel/cork and its like going from good to bad. it does look good though
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-07, 12:25 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,172
Posted By d_monie1

Tape looks uneven. I would rewrap them myself...

Tape looks uneven. I would rewrap them myself after reading an online guide. After 1 or 2 times, it should look pretty good. A some point, it is ok just to leave the lbs without a perfect job, if...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-07, 12:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,770
Posted By d_monie1

i dont really like the Ksyiriums after decal...

i dont really like the Ksyiriums after decal removal. To me its like buying a Benz or an Audi and debadging it. The product reputability by name is important. Imagine somebody debadging Campy...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 10:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,096
Posted By d_monie1

What kind of follishness is this E_Green? Are...

What kind of follishness is this E_Green? Are you some kind of fool? What does holding handlebars have to do with grip? You should only hold the bars as tighly as nessessary which most of the time...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-06, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,171
Posted By d_monie1

Hardcase tires suggest on that the psi should be...

Hardcase tires suggest on that the psi should be 110. I have hardcase on my commuter no flats yet. They ride really good. I have armadillos on a Nishiki race bike. Never a flat on the dillos. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-06, 01:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,118
Posted By d_monie1

Thanks for the advise Cleave. I will check the...

Thanks for the advise Cleave. I will check the fork. I kinda think I was lucky to have the right hand off the handlebar. Its hard to describe but at the slower speed I was going it helped with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-06, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 544
Posted By d_monie1

Bought one of those CO2 air thingys and went...

Bought one of those CO2 air thingys and went though 2 CO2 cartrigdes trying to pump a tire on my roadie (2 flats in one ride with crappy Michelin 2 pro race tires). I waited for a while for somebody...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-19-06, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 234,801
Posted By d_monie1

+1 I have never hit my head while falling...

+1

I have never hit my head while falling except in the MTB. The fall was caused by not enough speed on a singletrack jump crossing of a stream. I endoed into the water headfirst striking the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-06, 01:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,118
Posted By d_monie1

Caught a car door yesterday

I was told that hitting a opening car door was and inevitablity. I didnt think it would ever happen to me. I was always watching for stupid people who fling their car doors open when parallel...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-06, 12:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,608
Posted By d_monie1

On climbs I just realize how much I appreciate...

On climbs I just realize how much I appreciate the opportunity to get the exercise as most people (including myself) are so consumed with the stresses of everyday life (work, family, bills etc...)...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-06, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,112
Posted By d_monie1

love the breezer. looks like its set up nicely

love the breezer. looks like its set up nicely
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-06, 10:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,086
Posted By d_monie1

its true, I had a jersey, shorts, shoes, glasses...

its true, I had a jersey, shorts, shoes, glasses ect... I didnt have a hybrid , so I had to change out of my "kit" to b4 taking the commuter train. I wouldnt sit on a crowded commuter train with...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-06, 10:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 927
Posted By d_monie1

Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Having a...

Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Having a car hit you is one of my fears of cycling, but I protect for it as much as possible. I work in downtown DC and am going to bring my hybrid and not my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-06, 10:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,086
Posted By d_monie1

alanbikehouston, You are correct in your...

alanbikehouston,

You are correct in your assesment. The key is to ride often, hopefully every other day. I found that I can by having 3 different bikes. I have a roadie, mountain bike and a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 892
Posted By d_monie1

Scott is awesome, ride it! Up grade all...

Scott is awesome, ride it! Up grade all componets to Ultrega and you wont want for anything . Get some Mavic Kysriums or Bontrager Race Lites to complete the pkg.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-06, 01:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,863
Posted By d_monie1

I didnt Know the Pros use triples

I was reading the march 2006 Cyclesport America Magazine and on page 22 where it discusses the 89th Giro d' Italia it says, "The vicious Plan de Corones on stage 17 will have everyone reaching fro...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-26-06, 01:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,218
Posted By d_monie1

Absolutly right! The funny thing with MTBing as...

Absolutly right! The funny thing with MTBing as opposed to road riding is that your MTB rig gets crashed all the time. Why anyone who doesnt race would put XTR on a bike that gets crashed all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-05, 01:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,509
Posted By d_monie1

I thought about it, but the possibility of an...

I thought about it, but the possibility of an overshift and me going airborne outweighed the dorkiness of it
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-05, 01:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,954
Posted By d_monie1

I implore you not to get anything without riding...

I implore you not to get anything without riding it for a while first. With that said you definitly dont want a scott, it is a really different ride than a standard bike. I would say play it safe...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-05, 01:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,954
Posted By d_monie1

The CR1 does not break in a fall, I dont know...

The CR1 does not break in a fall, I dont know where you are getting this but take it from somebody who owns one. The CR1 is a breaktrough in carbon frame design. After riding just about everything...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-05, 04:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,732
Posted By d_monie1

i used to think that co2 was all i needed until i...

i used to think that co2 was all i needed until i got 2 flats one ride and didnt have enough co2 even in the spare canister to fill my second flat. i have also had a problem with getting a seal...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-03-05, 04:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,841
Posted By d_monie1

if anybody here thinks cops dont lie, damn near...

if anybody here thinks cops dont lie, damn near all the time to save their azzes then folks here are in a state of slumber, avoid pigs at all costs
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-02-05, 06:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By d_monie1

whats up with the pedals. why not get clipless? ...

whats up with the pedals. why not get clipless? nice bike though!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-05, 12:08 PM
Replies: 413
Views: 55,051
Posted By d_monie1

Although I didnt know him, I am very sad to hear...

Although I didnt know him, I am very sad to hear this news. I hope he didnt suffer much. Hopefully, his spirit went to a better place. What suggestions do the forum members have to prevent...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-05, 07:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,509
Posted By d_monie1

I dont know about you all, but I recognize people...

I dont know about you all, but I recognize people I ride with by their bike. I ride around the Baltimore area, most likely near Catonsville, Ellicott City, Annapolis, B&A, BWI trail. If you see me,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-05, 06:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,614
Posted By d_monie1

Handlebars need to be tilted up, install a couple...

Handlebars need to be tilted up, install a couple carbon (if you can to raise the whole bar height) spacers on the stem, get rid of the blue tires. Try any other color, i suggest yellow or gray. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 11:47 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,363
Posted By d_monie1

Trek then Giant then Cannondale then Specialized...

Trek then Giant then Cannondale then Specialized then Litespeed then Lemond then Bianchi after that its up for grabs
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-05, 04:39 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,267
Posted By d_monie1

I am gonna get one of those Porsche Cayman S in...

I am gonna get one of those Porsche Cayman S in blue on the second year of their release. I owe it to myself to own at least one of them in my life.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-05, 11:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 809
Posted By d_monie1

Ditto, Elites are fantastic, being relatively...

Ditto, Elites are fantastic, being relatively light, strong and stiff, but not harsh like the SSC SL. The side to side is gotta be hub related or the spokes just arent tight.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-05, 01:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,718
Posted By d_monie1

I will be there, How much is regiastration. What...

I will be there, How much is regiastration. What do you get by registering?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-05, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 892
Posted By d_monie1

d_monie1, I agree with others that you might want...

d_monie1, I agree with others that you might want to try converting your road bike into a tt type bike without the major frame change. It can be tricky, as I'm finding out with my road frame to tri...
Forum: Introductions
09-30-05, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 241
Posted By d_monie1

whats up Gator, I am an alum from 90 undergrad...

whats up Gator, I am an alum from 90 undergrad and 94 law. I remember the road riders when i was there would do a Paynes Prarie ride and beyond like every other day (50 miles) Do they still do that...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-05, 10:36 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,352
Posted By d_monie1

here is my other ride ...

here is my other ride

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35468152901@N01/47444825/
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-05, 10:35 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,352
Posted By d_monie1

Here is my ride. ...

Here is my ride.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35468152901@N01/47444820/
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-05, 09:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,775
Posted By d_monie1

Use a nice coat of Aquaphor or Eucerin lotion...

Use a nice coat of Aquaphor or Eucerin lotion (its thick almost like vaseline, but dont use vaseline, it is a mess and doesn't work the same), use a thicker sock then normal and use a shoe cover as...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-05, 09:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 892
Posted By d_monie1

Progressing toward a TT bike?

I seem to be leaning toward getting a TT bike the more I ride. I love the straights most, and the speed you can get and attain when you stop fighting the wind. I like the Cinelli TT bike. What are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-28-05, 11:32 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,725
Posted By d_monie1

I never had anybody driving act real stupid. I...

I never had anybody driving act real stupid. I have never witnessed it either. I think these things are abberations and should be shrugged off. Drivers disrespect other drivers all the time, what...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 11:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,191
Posted By d_monie1

Mavic Elites!!!! SLs wont work, your to heavy. ...

Mavic Elites!!!! SLs wont work, your to heavy. The Elites should stay true and are about as light as you want in a wheelset for your size.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-23-05, 11:18 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,584
Posted By d_monie1

Great point, Nice correction!!!!

Great point, Nice correction!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-05, 10:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,369
Posted By d_monie1

This guy is right on! The other stuff carbon...

This guy is right on! The other stuff carbon handlebars, seatpost ect... although real trick makes little riding difference. The carbon fork and full carbon frame makes a bike ride like a magic...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-05, 01:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,885
Posted By d_monie1

get a triple or compact. always get the proper...

get a triple or compact. always get the proper tool for a job
Forum: Commuting
09-21-05, 12:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By d_monie1

ditto

ditto
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-05, 01:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,009
Posted By d_monie1

Michelin Pro race 2 tire does cut very easily. I...

Michelin Pro race 2 tire does cut very easily. I am probably gonna put my conti GP tires back on and use the pro race 2 for special occasions. But the pro race 2s with the red stripe look so damn...
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