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Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-11, 05:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,540
Posted By daddystheman

When you walk down the hall at work and glance up...

When you walk down the hall at work and glance up and to the left before turning into a conference room, expecting to check "traffic" in your mirror.

I do this frequently on Monday's after a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-11, 05:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,935
Posted By daddystheman

Most important is to develop your business case. ...

Most important is to develop your business case. Something can sound like a good idea, appeal to your "gut", seem to make all kinds of common sense, but run the numbers - honestly consider all of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-11, 09:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 720
Posted By daddystheman

I had knee problems a couple of years ago and...

I had knee problems a couple of years ago and discovered that I need a lot of float in my pedals. I went from the SPDs that came with my bike to SpeedPlay Frogs (I prefer mountain bike shoes for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By daddystheman

Ok, so everyone who recommended carbon paste get...

Ok, so everyone who recommended carbon paste get to divy up the virgins and harlot. I spent $7.99 for a packet of Ritchey Liquid Torque Friction Paste (I now see it online for half that price)...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-11, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By daddystheman

By the way, found on another forum, may explain...

By the way, found on another forum, may explain why the plastic sleeve is used by Giant on aluminum frames with carbon seatposts:

From Craig Calfee of Calfee Design posted on the VeloNews website....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-11, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By daddystheman

It's the stock seatpost, though. Why would they...

It's the stock seatpost, though. Why would they not put the correct seatpost on a production bike? I thought the plastic sleeve/shim was there to protect the carbon seatpost from the aluminum...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-11, 05:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By daddystheman

72 Virgins and One Very Experienced Harlot...

...while you're still alive! That's the prize awaiting whoever can tell me how to stop my seatpost from creaking.

I have an '05 Giant OCR1 with a carbon seatpost. The seatpost rides in a plastic...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-11, 09:32 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,634
Posted By daddystheman

I was on a trail run once and paused to gobble at...

I was on a trail run once and paused to gobble at a flock/herd of wild turkeys just as a group of high school cross country kids came out of the woods from the other direction. Not one of my finer...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 661
Posted By daddystheman

Agree and very much agree. Since I have...

Agree and very much agree.

Since I have aerobars on my bike I cut a section of pvc pipe, zip-tied it between the aerobars and installed the quick disconnect on the pvc. Works great!

But... I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-10, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By daddystheman

I had the same problem riding SPDs. I switched...

I had the same problem riding SPDs. I switched to Speedplay Frogs, staying with the mountain bike pedal since I prefer being able to walk in my shoes. They have a ton of float and I've had nary a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-10, 07:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By daddystheman

+1 on the salmons. I use them to compensate for...

+1 on the salmons. I use them to compensate for the crappy Tektro brakes on my Giant OCR1. I swear you can see the brake arms flex when you squeeze the lever. With the Kool Stops, there is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,047
Posted By daddystheman

I cringed just hearing him ask about going for a...

I cringed just hearing him ask about going for a ride.

My latest goes something like this:

"Honey, I'm going to get up early and go for a ride tomorrow."

"Oh. I was thinking we could ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-10, 09:44 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,237
Posted By daddystheman

One particular MUP I ride has rabbits by the...

One particular MUP I ride has rabbits by the score. They run along side me and cross over in front now and then. Reminds me of the dolphins that cruise along next to ships. Man, those rabbits...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-10, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By daddystheman

Not sure that I'm all that aero when I'm riding...

Not sure that I'm all that aero when I'm riding in the aero bars! Because really, if I was that bendy I might not leave home to ride...

But seriously, folks, I just find it super comfy to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-10, 08:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,239
Posted By daddystheman

Flat protection is key and since I started riding...

Flat protection is key and since I started riding on Gatorskins, I haven't had a single flat (or multiple flats, either). I don't really care if they put kevlar or teflon or lambskin or whatever in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-10, 06:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By daddystheman

My new love...

Aerobars!

Finally put some on my bike this year and just did my first ride with 'em. Oh yeah...

Probably over-used them on my first ride, was down on the bars for I'm guessing 20+ miles of my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-10, 05:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,149
Posted By daddystheman

I had a similar pain that started to show up...

I had a similar pain that started to show up during longer (15-18 mile) marathon training runs (ran last Saturday in 3:51!). I switched to parallel lacing on my shoes and pain went away immediately,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-10, 07:40 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,221
Posted By daddystheman

Please be careful when making blanket assumptions...

Please be careful when making blanket assumptions that running will destroy your knees. Running with poor form, improper or "worn out" shoes, over-training and even carrying too much weight on your...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-10, 11:48 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,221
Posted By daddystheman

I got into cycling because I tore a calf muscle...

I got into cycling because I tore a calf muscle running. Now I have two loves. I'm running 30-45 miles a week (training for a Memorial Day marathon) and try to ride as much as I can in addition. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-10, 01:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,416
Posted By daddystheman

My Chinese-water-torture of a noise was more of a...

My Chinese-water-torture of a noise was more of a creak but close to a click. Sounded for all the world like it was coming from the front wheel or the BB. Turned out to be a little speck of dirt...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-10, 05:58 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,103
Posted By daddystheman

I recently had a complete physical in advance of...

I recently had a complete physical in advance of a marathon I'm running this Memorial Day weekend. I've had a couple of uncles die from heart related issues and just wanted to make sure. I went...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-09, 06:06 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,215
Posted By daddystheman

I've bailed on too many rides because of the...

I've bailed on too many rides because of the threat of rain that never comes. Unless it's pouring when I go out the door, I ride. I'd rather get wet than regret not riding. I do really despise...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 790
Posted By daddystheman

If you're a Costco member, you can pick one up...

If you're a Costco member, you can pick one up online for $149.99 for the next few days. Cheapest new (not refurbished) that I could find.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-08, 08:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By daddystheman

Genius. There's a shop in the town I pass...

Genius. There's a shop in the town I pass through at the 15 mile point, so I don't even have to go out of my way. Problem solved.

Now I can focus on the real question at hand. Why didn't I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-08, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By daddystheman

I'm starting to lean toward the dryer. My dryer...

I'm starting to lean toward the dryer. My dryer has an "active wear" setting which might be more gentle.

I'm thinking it's time to invest in a second pair of gloves!

Kicking myself here, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-08, 07:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By daddystheman

If my head weren't attached...

Ok, so I've been riding a lot of miles (for me), getting ready for TOSRV. I got ready for my ride this morning - dressed, bottles full, pancakes for breakfast (a luxury only before a big ride),...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-08, 09:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,077
Posted By daddystheman

Gotsta ride the roads. To me, riding the...

Gotsta ride the roads. To me, riding the trails/MUPs is kinda like having a computer with no Internet access. It's much safer but how are you ever going to get to the good p0rn? Wait, I mean,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-08, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 844
Posted By daddystheman

I usually toss mine into the washer. My washing...

I usually toss mine into the washer. My washing machine has an Active Wear setting that seems to be more gentle and uses not so hot water, and I don't use any fabric softener.

Once in a while,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-08, 07:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,304
Posted By daddystheman

Here, here. I rode a really well organized...

Here, here. I rode a really well organized century (One Helluva Ride) last year where they had a live band and a HUGE buffet lunch at the halfway point. My eyes were bigger than my stomach (i.e....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,067
Posted By daddystheman

Hammer down a steep, pothole-laden hill at...

Hammer down a steep, pothole-laden hill at breakneck speed and have a truck pull out in front of you and brake. Guaranteed to darken your saddle leather.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-08, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By daddystheman

Time for New Tires?

I'm riding on cheap-o, heavy-o Michelin Dynamics and I've flatted on the rear on four of my last five rides. I've started marking the outside of the tire at the stem so I can match the tube up to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-08, 09:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,646
Posted By daddystheman

Thanks for the feedback, folks. I tend to...

Thanks for the feedback, folks. I tend to overanlyze these kinds of things and I hate doing something without a reason. Yes, I'm an engineer by training! I think I'll go back to just sticking the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,646
Posted By daddystheman

Tire Rotation Direction

After flatting the other day, I removed the rear tire to fix the tube. As usual, I took the tire completely off the rim so I could easier inspect for the culprit that punctured my tube.

My tires...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-08, 11:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,807
Posted By daddystheman

Thanks for all of the feedback! Well, the...

Thanks for all of the feedback!

Well, the long and short of it is that I manned up and went on the ride. It was 44 degrees with winds at about 10mpg gusting to about 15. When the sun was out and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-08, 11:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,807
Posted By daddystheman

I read your words and then look out the window at...

I read your words and then look out the window at the trees whipping around. I'm skeptical, but leaning toward joining the ride tomorrow. I have trouble with my toes freezing, though, and my shoes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-08, 10:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,807
Posted By daddystheman

Temperature. Is it a state of mind?

After riding on and off on the trainer through the winter, I did my first outdoor ride about a week ago. It was mid-50's and glorious! The roads were beat to hell from the thaw, the cars drove WAY...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-07, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 621
Posted By daddystheman

I was having some knee pain about a year ago so I...

I was having some knee pain about a year ago so I switched to Frogs. With my SPDs I used those Lamond wedges and all sorts of crazy pedal/cleat configurations to finally relieve the pain. When I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-07, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By daddystheman

It could be more than 6 degrees. That's just a...

It could be more than 6 degrees. That's just a guess. Maybe more like 10-12. It's enough that I can feel it 'slip' before the gear engages. But there is no false engagement before the slip. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-07, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By daddystheman

Pedal Slip?

I've recently noticed that if I'm coasting (i.e. not pedalling), when I start to pedal again, there are several degrees (6-8?) of slip before the rear freewheel engages. Is this something that is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-07, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 642
Posted By daddystheman

You will find that your sanity is inversely...

You will find that your sanity is inversely proportional to their age. Therefore, it will seem to you that it gets easier as your grip on reality slips further and further and further...


Just...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-07, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 642
Posted By daddystheman

Feeling Guilty

Last year, my first year riding a road bike, I ended the year with about 1600 miles. Not a huge number compared to many of the BFers here, but for a working class schmo with 9 year old triplets, not...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-07, 09:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,744
Posted By daddystheman

Hydration is key, but the two days before the...

Hydration is key, but the two days before the ride is as important as the ride itself. If you're not getting up twice a night to pee, then you're not drinking enough. The day of the ride, drink...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-06-06, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,314
Posted By daddystheman

Michigan - Kensington, Island Lake

Hey all metro Detroiters,

Does anyone who rides Kensington Park/Island Lake have any data on total feet of climbing? I ride the loop around Kensington, to the end of Island Lake and back, around...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-06, 06:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,588
Posted By daddystheman

One hour. If I have less than an hour, I go for...

One hour. If I have less than an hour, I go for a run. I'd prefer to have a long, challenging run (that's 5-6 miles for me) than to try to squeeze in a ride. Kinda like comparing a quickie to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-06, 06:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,623
Posted By daddystheman

Reaction: I feel pity for those guys. I ride...

Reaction: I feel pity for those guys. I ride for fun and to improve my health. If you are doping, you have lost sight of the pleasure and you certainly are not doing yourself any favors...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 05:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,037
Posted By daddystheman

And one corollary of that rule is that not...

And one corollary of that rule is that not putting in the miles also makes a difference. I trained my buttocks off for my first century in late July. I was riding 100-150 miles a week and both my...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-08-06, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,274
Posted By daddystheman

I'm tentatively planning on it, though I haven't...

I'm tentatively planning on it, though I haven't registered yet. I heard that they cut off registration at 5000 riders (wow!). Do you know if they are still taking registrations? Is it safe to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-06, 08:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,651
Posted By daddystheman

:D That would be the kind thing to do. ...

:D That would be the kind thing to do. Returning property to the rightful owner and taking steps to ensure that nobody steals it. Maybe a note to go along with it, etched into the paint, because...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-06, 07:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,651
Posted By daddystheman

Great feedback, all, and much appreciated. First...

Great feedback, all, and much appreciated. First thing I asked him was if he checked the disc for a name. That would have been too easy, I suppose, and probably would make this guy a candidate for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-06, 11:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,651
Posted By daddystheman

Frisbee to the Noggin'

My buddy was out riding the other day when a red Expedition came up behind him and layed on the horn for an extended time. This was more than a "hi! don't I know you?" kinda toot, but a full-on...
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