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Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-15, 08:03 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,829
Posted By tycobb73

Where in MI do you live? I live 10 minutes north...

Where in MI do you live? I live 10 minutes north of Grand Rapids. Most of the roads here don't have sidewalks. A good chunk don't even have shoulders. They don't even have vehicles. In the span...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-15, 08:08 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,161
Posted By tycobb73

I use the phone's speaker. Music is the most...

I use the phone's speaker. Music is the most important thing to me that isn't a living thing. I play multiple instruments in multiple bands. But I'm also legally blind and use my ears to alert me...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-15, 01:22 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,829
Posted By tycobb73

Lets say you're in your car at a stop sign...

Lets say you're in your car at a stop sign waiting to turn right. You may look next to you on the sidewalk to see if a pedestrian is close by but you're not looking 40 or 50 feet back. You then...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-15, 08:03 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,417
Posted By tycobb73

I post mine on facebook too but only because I"m...

I post mine on facebook too but only because I"m trying to find which app I like. I've tried a few different ones. This way I can have all my data in one spot.

There are a few on here that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-15, 02:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,417
Posted By tycobb73

I suppose you're going to look down on me because...

I suppose you're going to look down on me because my average speed for those 35 miles is only about 14 miles an hour.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-15, 02:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,417
Posted By tycobb73

It wasn't meant to be. He's doing it to raise...

It wasn't meant to be. He's doing it to raise awareness and money. He's not racing or pushing himself to the limits. I don't even watch the show but don't care and am not going to make fun of his...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-15, 02:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,417
Posted By tycobb73

Thank you for making me feel small for not being...

Thank you for making me feel small for not being able to do 250 miles in 5 days. I appreciate it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-15, 01:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,196
Posted By tycobb73

ask him and watch him ride.

ask him and watch him ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 11,990
Posted By tycobb73

The majority of road cyclists are nice. But I've...

The majority of road cyclists are nice. But I've found that there are a larger percentage of prices among them than in groups associated with my other hobbies. I see a lot of it on these boards. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-15, 07:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,684
Posted By tycobb73

I have a combination. I feel uncomfortable...

I have a combination. I feel uncomfortable riding in a paceline so I never do that. But I live in the country with lots of hills. I can go 30 miles and only see 5 cars. Tons of farms. I'm truly...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-15, 06:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,687
Posted By tycobb73

Buying a new bike isn't always about performance...

Buying a new bike isn't always about performance gains. I brought my rims in to get tires and tubes put on. Discovered needed rim tape. Cost me $100. Now everyone will say do it yourself. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 08:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,012
Posted By tycobb73

You sound like you know something about it. I'm...

You sound like you know something about it. I'm tight enough that I can only lift my legs up at a 45 degree angle when I'm standing up. If I lay on my back, my wife sits on one leg and puts...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 04:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,012
Posted By tycobb73

https://plus.google.com/photos?enfplm&hl=en&utm_so...

https://plus.google.com/photos?enfplm&hl=en&utm_source=lmnavbr&utm_medium=embd&utm_campaign=lrnmre&rtsl=1&pid=6143651646428790338&oid=106861968379901154438
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 03:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,012
Posted By tycobb73

Thanks guys. I have clippless pedals, 20 year...

Thanks guys. I have clippless pedals, 20 year old mountain bike pedals. My seat height when standing on the grown is above my tail bone. I'll try raising it a little more. I'm so tight I'm afraid...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 10:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,012
Posted By tycobb73

You know, it is fun for me. I must be clear...

You know, it is fun for me. I must be clear about something. I said pain and of course people are going to associate it with something else. I should have said muscle soreness. I know that's what...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 08:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,012
Posted By tycobb73

When You Guys Were Starting Out...

did your legs hurt like hell? Everyone says cycling is an aerobic sport and to cycle every day. But my quads are burning. I started cycling for a couple months at the end of last season and having...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-15, 06:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,688
Posted By tycobb73

I have cerebral palsy. I'm bigger at the...

I have cerebral palsy. I'm bigger at the shoulders than the waist. You can see my rib cage.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-15, 05:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,621
Posted By tycobb73

I'm a beginner too after doing it for a couple...

I'm a beginner too after doing it for a couple years and taking over 15 off. I average 15 or 16 right now but I'm a special case as I have cerebral palsy which means my leg muscles are week but I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-15, 01:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,336
Posted By tycobb73

break it up into segments. Make it to a tree,...

break it up into segments. Make it to a tree, then a driveway, then a road sign, etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-15, 06:44 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,776
Posted By tycobb73

I don't worry about it, in all my hobbies. Bikes...

I don't worry about it, in all my hobbies. Bikes are made to be ridden, guitars are meant to be played and pots and pans are made to be cooked in. I don't abuse my stuff but I don't baby it either.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-15, 04:27 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 10,048
Posted By tycobb73

My in laws live 200 miles away. We go up every...

My in laws live 200 miles away. We go up every so often and visit on weekends. Are we supposed to ride our bikes up there, say hello, then turn around? In the winter with the feet of snow on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-15, 03:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,570
Posted By tycobb73

I don't know. My water bottles have my lbs'...

I don't know. My water bottles have my lbs' information on them...because they were free. We're bicyclists. We already look like idiots. If it is a good deal I"ll wear anything.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-15, 05:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,880
Posted By tycobb73

my roommate at college. First trip was a 40...

my roommate at college. First trip was a 40 miler in the mountains. Don't remember how long it took but way longer than it should have.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-15, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 795
Posted By tycobb73

but won't a computer be more accurate than my...

but won't a computer be more accurate than my phone? 700 ft difference in climbing vs descending? If its not more accurate than my phone then I will just stick with that.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-15, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 795
Posted By tycobb73

Computers

Ok, I think its time for a computer. I use my phone now but I went out Thursday. Came back on the same route. It said my assent elevation was 3780 ft and my decent elevation was 3094 feet. It...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-15, 08:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,037
Posted By tycobb73

Imagine having to dodge pot holes and cow turds. ...

Imagine having to dodge pot holes and cow turds. The good thing is that the roads aren't used much so I have my choice of where I want to ride in the lane.
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Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-15, 07:32 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,307
Posted By tycobb73

Your budget is your budget. You can educate...

Your budget is your budget. You can educate yourself as much as you want but I can guarantee in a couple years as your fitness and knowledge grows you'll want to upgrade the bike.

I have a 20...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-15, 07:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,151
Posted By tycobb73

I used to ride my mountain bike in the same area....

I used to ride my mountain bike in the same area. I gained about 3 mph on the road bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-15, 06:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,151
Posted By tycobb73

Road bikes handle sidewalks easily. I recently...

Road bikes handle sidewalks easily. I recently took my bike in to get tires and tubes. He said 25 was fine for city riding. I told him I ride in the country where the roads are eatin up by...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-15, 01:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,039
Posted By tycobb73

by the way my muscles are so tight I have to lay...

by the way my muscles are so tight I have to lay my bike down to get over the top tube and I can expect to not be walking at 70.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-15, 12:59 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,039
Posted By tycobb73

You could be that way too. All you need is a...

You could be that way too. All you need is a very mild case of cerebral palsy, so slight that you can still be active but there nonetheless so that whatever you do you are burning a ton of calories....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-15, 12:31 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,039
Posted By tycobb73

6 ft, 120 lbs? I kinda doubt it. I'm 6 ft, 135...

6 ft, 120 lbs? I kinda doubt it. I'm 6 ft, 135 lbs and I have a 31 inch waist.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-15, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By tycobb73

Do I Get A New Bike

I pulled my Giant CFR3 out of the garage. Its probably got about 15 years of dust on it. Went for a 20 mile ride a couple days ago and it wouldn't shift. I figures ok, needs a tune up. Brought it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-14, 06:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,285
Posted By tycobb73

I ride it on the road so I guess it belongs here.

I ride it on the road so I guess it belongs here.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,435
Posted By tycobb73

First of all, like I said I'm going to work on my...

First of all, like I said I'm going to work on my fitness for a couple years first.

Secondly, I was just asking as I don't have the money right now anyway so at this point it never was an options....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-13-14, 05:41 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,338
Posted By tycobb73

Most people would be happy if the county would...

Most people would be happy if the county would fix the pot holes.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-13-14, 05:12 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,338
Posted By tycobb73

It's Michigan farm country. Not many cars which...

It's Michigan farm country. Not many cars which is why it was appealing to me. About 1 every 5 or 10 minutes. Sometimes i can smell the cows. Speed is probably 40~50 mph. I guess instead of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-13-14, 04:32 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,338
Posted By tycobb73

Here is pretty much what the roads are like all...

Here is pretty much what the roads are like all the way through. Here is also a picture of my bike. I'm going to get my road bike of roughly the same age up and running shortly. I realized I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-14, 08:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,435
Posted By tycobb73

Its kinda what I thought and wanted to hear as I...

Its kinda what I thought and wanted to hear as I just saved $2000. Now if a major improvement came out I'd buy a new bike. The year v brakes came out I bought last year's model Klein without the v...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-13-14, 08:44 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,338
Posted By tycobb73

I'm going out in a few hours. I'll snap a...

I'm going out in a few hours. I'll snap a picture.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-13-14, 07:26 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,338
Posted By tycobb73

where to ride on the road

When you're riding with traffic and a car is behind you do you move over onto the shoulder, even off the pavement? I've always felt this was the thing to do even if i felt unsafe doing it because it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-14, 07:13 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,435
Posted By tycobb73

I'm asking for opinions on both actually as right...

I'm asking for opinions on both actually as right now I'm on an old flat bar with wide slicks and going to replace it with a road racing bike in a couple weeks. So wondering what the old road bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-14, 05:36 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,435
Posted By tycobb73

Ok so I'm going to derail my own thread. Is the...

Ok so I'm going to derail my own thread. Is the general consensus to ride 2 or 3 feet from the shoulder? If so i feel allot better.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-14, 03:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,435
Posted By tycobb73

Thanks guys. I expect a 2 or 4 mph difference...

Thanks guys. I expect a 2 or 4 mph difference between the mtb and road bike which would put me in the 14~18 mph range on flat land. Does that difference seem resonable? And the road bike is an ocr3...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-14, 12:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,435
Posted By tycobb73

How Much Faster Would a New Bike Make Me?

I have a Giant OCR1 that I bought in the late 90s and rode for 2 or 3 years. Now I'm getting back in the sport and gonna pull it out again. It needs new tires and I'm waiting to see what happens...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-14, 06:17 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,562
Posted By tycobb73

And if i spent some time with you i could help u...

And if i spent some time with you i could help u figure it out.

Not posting in someone's post is one thing. Starting and encouraging a post to make fun of those new to the sport is another.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-14, 05:12 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,562
Posted By tycobb73

So instead of disproving my point you decided to...

So instead of disproving my point you decided to prove it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-14, 04:56 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,562
Posted By tycobb73

Ive been playing music for decades. If anyone...

Ive been playing music for decades. If anyone came up to me after seeing my band old in a bar and said they had been looking art various guitars and what. I thought of them i would gladly tell him my...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-14, 04:35 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,562
Posted By tycobb73

I've used it. And i thought about posting on...

I've used it. And i thought about posting on here. In the end, especially after seeing this thread, i thought the best thing to do was to ride my 20 year old bikes for a year or so while i join a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-14, 04:21 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,562
Posted By tycobb73

1. Every bike model had a size that fits. ...

1. Every bike model had a size that fits.

2. I don't know what a good fit feels like.

3. A ride around the parking lot isn't going to tell me if a bike is a good fit.
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