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Forum: Mountain Biking
02-13-18, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,543
Posted By Sheik24

Glad you're getting back into it. Nice to see...

Glad you're getting back into it. Nice to see other HKEK shredders out there! Post a pic when you get a chance. Here's mine:

http://i66.tinypic.com/5ydm5g.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-16, 08:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,020
Posted By Sheik24

Certainly. Steve Hogg has a nice article on this,...

Certainly. Steve Hogg has a nice article on this, and while not actually a "study," it raises many good points. Section F pertains to what you and I are talking about:...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-16, 08:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,020
Posted By Sheik24

True, but omitting important facts, resulting in...

True, but omitting important facts, resulting in a common misconception here. A longer crank has more leverage, yes, but your leg has less leverage over it. The system involves your lower leg and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-16, 11:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,495
Posted By Sheik24

Sheldon Brown, hallowed be His name, frequently...

Sheldon Brown, hallowed be His name, frequently mentioned that due to weight distribution on the bike, if you have the same number of spokes front and rear, you either have too many in the front, or...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-16, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,149
Posted By Sheik24

The heart wants what it wants.

The heart wants what it wants.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-16, 09:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,897
Posted By Sheik24

rpenmanparker: Agreed, and understood. I...

rpenmanparker: Agreed, and understood. I apologize for the strong words - this is stuff I'm passionate about. Time to put this one to rest, I think.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-16, 08:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,897
Posted By Sheik24

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-16, 08:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,897
Posted By Sheik24

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-16, 06:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,897
Posted By Sheik24

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-16, 10:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,524
Posted By Sheik24

If you haven't changed anything fit-wise and...

If you haven't changed anything fit-wise and you're just now getting this pain, I'd attribute it to something other than your fit. Could be overuse, or could be some recent and subtle anatomical...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-16, 10:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,897
Posted By Sheik24

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-16, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,542
Posted By Sheik24

Have a physical therapist check you for a leg...

Have a physical therapist check you for a leg length discrepancy, upslip, or pelvic rotation. What you describe is what our bodies do to adapt to these things. Also your saddle is probably too high....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-16, 06:06 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,454
Posted By Sheik24

I use a Medium Lezyne Caddysack to hold one tube,...

I use a Medium Lezyne Caddysack to hold one tube, a small pump, tire levers, and a minimal multi-tool. Fits in a jersey pocket, and also has the benefit of being a dry bag. If it starts raining I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-16, 06:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 967
Posted By Sheik24

It does sound like you need to stretch and foam...

It does sound like you need to stretch and foam roll more, but some of what you're describing, particularly the muscle pain at high efforts, is concerning.

Do you use statins for cholesterol, or...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-16, 04:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,237
Posted By Sheik24

Only on my Breezer Venturi.

Only on my Breezer Venturi.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,726
Posted By Sheik24

Will you be wearing a black kit?

Will you be wearing a black kit?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-16, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 695
Posted By Sheik24

If you have the money and do not have a wife and...

If you have the money and do not have a wife and kids to look out for, and if buying now will save you $600 AND make you happy, then getting the bike is a no-brainer. I'd feel guilty not getting it!...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-16, 01:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,484
Posted By Sheik24

If this hasn't been mentioned already,...

If this hasn't been mentioned already, Specialized has confirmed that there will be a 2x version of the Sprint in the near future.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-16, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,199
Posted By Sheik24

Yes, by PT I meant Physical Therapist, not...

Yes, by PT I meant Physical Therapist, not Personal Trainer.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-16, 09:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,199
Posted By Sheik24

The Quiet One - Any outpatient ortho PT,...

The Quiet One - Any outpatient ortho PT, certainly. This is basic stuff for us.

Any number of muscles in the kinetic chain could be contributing. An hour evaluation would be enough to figure it...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-16, 09:03 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,672
Posted By Sheik24

The saddle looks like it's pretty low.

The saddle looks like it's pretty low.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-16, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 354,856
Posted By Sheik24

Haha, thank you.

Haha, thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-16, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 354,856
Posted By Sheik24

Digging all these steelies.

Digging all these steelies.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-16, 07:10 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,672
Posted By Sheik24

Love that BMC. Here is my 2013 Specialized Allez...

Love that BMC. Here is my 2013 Specialized Allez with mostly 105.

http://i68.tinypic.com/oqlqu0.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-16, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,129
Posted By Sheik24

This is one of the easiest fixes you can do on a...

This is one of the easiest fixes you can do on a bike. Unless it's a really bad dent, it'll take you a few minutes to bend it back. I'm always surprised more people don't know about it.

Use this:...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-16, 09:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,519
Posted By Sheik24

+1 for Mr. Pink ...

+1 for Mr. Pink

http://i63.tinypic.com/xkrmys.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-16, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,252
Posted By Sheik24

Thank you all for your enlightening responses.

Thank you all for your enlightening responses.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-16, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,252
Posted By Sheik24

Chainstay Dent - Issue?

So I bought a steel Trek 470 a couple years ago that I've been using as a bad weather bike, and I just noticed a big ol' dent under the chain rings on the drive-side chainstay. The paint in the area...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-16, 10:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,636
Posted By Sheik24

I ride a 2013 Allez (year before smartweld, but...

I ride a 2013 Allez (year before smartweld, but the frame is a very nice E5), and I rode a SuperSix Evo for a week in Hawaii last month. I really couldn't notice a difference, although I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-15, 08:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,281
Posted By Sheik24

Uh, "incorrect." Might want to fix that in your...

Uh, "incorrect." Might want to fix that in your signature, too. :rolleyes:
Forum: Touring
12-10-15, 10:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,659
Posted By Sheik24

Dutch Girl Cycling the Arctic Circle

This is pretty rad, and there are some nice shots too. Doesn't seem like English is her first language, but still, it's decently written.

The Dempster Delights | Cycling Dutch Girl...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-15, 02:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,836
Posted By Sheik24

This doesn't sound like an equipment issue. More...

This doesn't sound like an equipment issue. More anatomical. I'd recommend seeing an orthopedist who specializes in foot/ankle, not a podiatrist. You may be prescribed physical therapy to strengthen...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-15, 09:36 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,674
Posted By Sheik24

Fixed it for you. Good effort though. Like the...

Fixed it for you. Good effort though. Like the enthusiasm.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-15, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By Sheik24

PT here. How's your hamstring tightness on that...

PT here. How's your hamstring tightness on that side compare to your right? Any lower back pain on that side? The lateral hamstring (biceps femoris) tendons insert right where you decribe, and could...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-15, 03:28 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 8,854
Posted By Sheik24

DPT (doctorate of PT) is the standard these days,...

DPT (doctorate of PT) is the standard these days, which is a three year program after the bachelor's. The PhD is a 6 year (ish) program after the bachelor's, and that's for specialized research....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 12:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,611
Posted By Sheik24

Note to OP that all of the above should help...

Note to OP that all of the above should help improve strength in the medial quad and serve to balance the tight/strong vastus lateralis.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-15, 12:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,611
Posted By Sheik24

The IT band isn't part of the quads, it's a long...

The IT band isn't part of the quads, it's a long band of connective tissue going basically from your hip (via the tensor fascia lata) to your tibia. It's an abductor and isn't related to patellar...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-15, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,611
Posted By Sheik24

Make the foam roller your best friend. Roll...

Make the foam roller your best friend. Roll outside of quad (vastus lateralis) religiously. Enjoy pain free miles.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-15, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 530,893
Posted By Sheik24

Pedal Kits ? Power Grips...

Pedal Kits ? Power Grips (http://www.powergrips.com/pedal-kits/)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-15, 10:35 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,515
Posted By Sheik24

New 11 speed 5800 105 from ribble: $360 New...

New 11 speed 5800 105 from ribble: $360
New Ultegra 6800 11 speed wheels from ribble: $316
Falling in looooove with your old bike all over again: priceless

Do it already.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-15, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
Posted By Sheik24

Check out ebay for some nice deals. There are a...

Check out ebay for some nice deals. There are a lot of Bontrager XXX posts around that can be had for $30. Those are good posts.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-15, 03:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,207
Posted By Sheik24

One more thing from a PT's standpoint....

One more thing from a PT's standpoint. Tight/shortened muscles, especially the lateral quads, can pull the kneecap out of alignment and put strain on the patellar tendon, which it sounds like is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,239
Posted By Sheik24

I usually think narrow is better. It's actually a...

I usually think narrow is better. It's actually a pretty well-known misconception that we ride on our sit bones anyway, unless we're extremely upright or leaning back. We're on our inferior pubic...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-15, 10:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,239
Posted By Sheik24

+1. Same saddle you're looking at but narrower. I...

+1. Same saddle you're looking at but narrower. I love mine so much.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,299
Posted By Sheik24

Big fan of the BMC kit. Only writing is "BMC." I...

Big fan of the BMC kit. Only writing is "BMC." I rock a BMC cap and don't care that people say you shouldn't wear pro stuff. I wear my RG3 jersey (don't hate, please, really, please), why can't I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-15, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By Sheik24

Troll senses tingling, but not knowing the area,...

Troll senses tingling, but not knowing the area, try Craigslist.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-15, 09:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,118
Posted By Sheik24

But back to the question at hand, yes, a spacer...

But back to the question at hand, yes, a spacer or three between cassette and wheel and you're good to go. Pretty awesome that you love your Dawes that much. It does look fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-15, 03:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,695
Posted By Sheik24

Phewf.

Phewf.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-15, 02:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,695
Posted By Sheik24

Oh man it's ruined!

Oh man it's ruined!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-15, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 530,893
Posted By Sheik24

I appreciate that. Stay tuned for more suitable...

I appreciate that. Stay tuned for more suitable shots.
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