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Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-03, 08:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By rompus

I almost made a decision to go into retail sales....

I almost made a decision to go into retail sales. My wife convinced me otherwise when she mentioned that you have to work weekends and late evenings. I would rather ride a bike than sell it, retail...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-03, 05:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 998
Posted By rompus

welcome to the list Isaluda

welcome to the list Isaluda
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-29-03, 06:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By rompus

Here is another interesting site since you lift...

Here is another interesting site since you lift weights http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-29-03, 06:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By rompus

Visit this site http://www.cbass.com. I think you...

Visit this site http://www.cbass.com. I think you will find it interesting. I bought some of his books and they address all the issues you have.This guy had a column for twenty years in Muscle and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-27-03, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 824
Posted By rompus

EAT Poppa EAT

EAT Poppa EAT
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-03, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,210
Posted By rompus

I forgot to say that by no means should you take...

I forgot to say that by no means should you take what I say as gospel, it is just my experience, if you feel it is bad enough please go to the docter!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-03, 07:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,210
Posted By rompus

I have banged up my knees in numerous high speed...

I have banged up my knees in numerous high speed crashes.It can be sore for weeks or days. If you can ride with no pain after 10 minutes you are probably OK. You probably just bruised the soft...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-21-03, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,068
Posted By rompus

It has taken me 2 months to get rid of 3 lbs. of...

It has taken me 2 months to get rid of 3 lbs. of extra flab on my belly from the winter. Spire has it right about getting the 500 calorie deficit. I cut out my morning donut stop and am doing hard 35...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-03, 06:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,736
Posted By rompus

I won't take anymore of your time trying to...

I won't take anymore of your time trying to convince you shokhead, you believe what you want to believe.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-21-03, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By rompus

The key to a strong back is strong abdominals. I...

The key to a strong back is strong abdominals. I think a tough abdominal routine is the key. I am 41 and have rarely suffered from back pain, just the occassional muscle strain. The other mistake...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-03, 05:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,736
Posted By rompus

shokheads attitude is typical of Americans...

shokheads attitude is typical of Americans attitude in general,and one of the reasons our manufacturing base is going to China. The point is PRICE ISN"NT EVERYTHING get it thru your thick skulls...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-03, 06:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 849
Posted By rompus

When I bought my first road bike I went to a trek...

When I bought my first road bike I went to a trek dealer.Stand over it he said. Looks good .After about 400 miles I wasn't happy,did some research about proper fitting. This bike was a 56 cm frame...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-17-03, 06:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,173
Posted By rompus

keep us posted on further developments willic

keep us posted on further developments willic
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-15-03, 06:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,173
Posted By rompus

You get free health care in England, I'd see the...

You get free health care in England, I'd see the doc. I just posted a question about headaches during a hot ride and it is probably hydration related,but this sounds different.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-14-03, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 646
Posted By rompus

One way to keep tabs on your hydration is the pee...

One way to keep tabs on your hydration is the pee test



I didn't urinate for hours after the ride, so there is another indicater.I don't like the camelback though, wearing that thing in 90...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-13-03, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 646
Posted By rompus

Great advice,thank you. I had'nt thought of...

Great advice,thank you. I had'nt thought of hydrating before the ride.I have a tendency to not drink a lot of water, I have to force myself to drink every 10 minutes or so on a ride,and I will drink...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-03, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 637
Posted By rompus

I wish he could keep his hands still when he...

I wish he could keep his hands still when he talks, it drives me nuts. I also wish they would use him for the Tour De France.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-13-03, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 646
Posted By rompus

hotweather problems heat exaustion?

Today was the first hot humid day in PA this year, 86 degrees. I went on a 40 mile ride with my nephew. I drank a bottle of water to the halfway point and then drank poweraide the rest of the way and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-12-03, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 735
Posted By rompus

Allergies most certainly affect me. I get that...

Allergies most certainly affect me. I get that wheezing sound in my lungs and they really seem to have an impact on physical exertion. A really strange thing happens when I sneeze alot, I get hungry!!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-03, 06:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,626
Posted By rompus

Whoops I should read previous posts before...

Whoops I should read previous posts before shooting off. LA Law has a link to that movie
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-03, 06:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,626
Posted By rompus

Velo News was promoting a cycling documentry that...

Velo News was promoting a cycling documentry that follows the life and times of a pro bike team,it looks like it might be pretty good, since it is real life.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-03, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 526
Posted By rompus

Gil, you posted a question on this website...

Gil, you posted a question on this website looking for a website to chat about roadcycling. This is it Gil, you have found Nirvana. There are no better websites that I know of to talk about...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-03, 07:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By rompus

I feel kind of silly after going thru all that...

I feel kind of silly after going thru all that trouble to build a gradiometer and then find out all this techno stuff is available. I would love having all that info on a ride,it gives me something...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-03, 07:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 526
Posted By rompus

Hey Gil, you made my day!

Hey Gil, you made my day!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-03, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By rompus

Well what will they think of next!!

Well what will they think of next!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-03, 08:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,384
Posted By rompus

[QUOTE]Originally posted by anthonymoody [ ...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by anthonymoody
[
Please don't flame me for being one of those guys with $5k burning a hole in their pocket.





I think very few guys would get on your case,on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-03, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By rompus

Gradiometer

Go Here (http://www-graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/bike-grade.html)

For all you roadies who love to know the grades of hills in your area this guy has a download for a gradiometer,it works great....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-03, 06:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,412
Posted By rompus

[QUOTE]Originally posted by froze [B]CoBut...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by froze
[B]CoBut then again how much do you really want to spend on a bike like that? It may not be worth the money.

Well that is my issue, I would love to set the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-03, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,281
Posted By rompus

I saw this guy who was in the First Union race...

I saw this guy who was in the First Union race in my hometown that had the biggest head I have ever seen. It looked like he had a teacup on his head! I compared his head to the other guys as they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-03, 08:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,412
Posted By rompus

I spoke to my nephew and the sticker on the bike...

I spoke to my nephew and the sticker on the bike says it is chro-mo double butted,I figure new wheels and handlebars and a stem as mentioned above could get it down to 24 pounds,not too bad.I did...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-03, 04:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,407
Posted By rompus

Just out of curiosity Timmy, how can you tell if...

Just out of curiosity Timmy, how can you tell if your wheels are flexing. I know how to tell when a frame flexes sometimes, but I wouldnt have a clue with a wheel.BTW I ride on open pros and love...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-03, 04:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,593
Posted By rompus

When you consider the investment in your health...

When you consider the investment in your health the money is well spent. There is nothing like riding on a quality bicycle to make it all worth while.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-03, 03:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 998
Posted By rompus

Superb, I'm an Italian bike snob but that is...

Superb, I'm an Italian bike snob but that is sweet. The only thing for me is that I love a nice paint job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-03, 08:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,412
Posted By rompus

Thanks for the help. I will check out the frame...

Thanks for the help. I will check out the frame details more closely.It does seem to be a quality bike,my nephew has ridden it for hundreds of miles without a problem,and it does have shimano.How can...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-03, 08:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 918
Posted By rompus

Good point dws5b. I do appreciate the coverage....

Good point dws5b. I do appreciate the coverage. Roll and Sherwin and Ligget do a great job, I guess I am addicted to it now and I need my fix or I get depressed
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-03, 06:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,412
Posted By rompus

Panosonic question

My nephew just bought a used Panasonic for 100 bucks.I assume it is from the early eighties. The first thing I told him to do was take the kickstand off since the bike weighs about 30 pounds. Is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-03, 05:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 922
Posted By rompus

I strap a five gallon water jug on my back to...

I strap a five gallon water jug on my back to clean off the bike halfway thru a long ride. It has the added benefit of an extra 30 lbs. of weight . My thighs are the size of a weightlifter and I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-03, 08:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 918
Posted By rompus

giro coverage on oln

What is up with OLN coverage. Last weekend there was no race coverage. This week there was no coverage on Friday. I know they have 2 off days but when are they? OLN internet site says they have same...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-02, 09:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By rompus

Palooka hit the nail on the head for me with the...

Palooka hit the nail on the head for me with the 20 miles a week comment. I have a habit of pushing myself too hard . I have a good base fitness level but maybe I just have to ride more miles to have...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-02, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By rompus

climbing and fitness level

I am 40 years old and only get to ride about 20 to 30 miles a week. My area has many rolling hills at 4 to 12% grades. I average about 16 to 17 miles per hour average speed on an 18 mile ride. I have...
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