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Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-06, 10:54 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,014
Posted By tracerit

What sunglasses do you wear?

I recently got contacts so that I can slap on some sunglasses to ride during noon (coudln't with my glasses before). Problem is that my eyes get dry and I have to end up looking down most of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-06, 10:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,166
Posted By tracerit

I went ahead and bought the tube, works fine,...

I went ahead and bought the tube, works fine, putting the tire back onto the rim was tough but hopefully I won't have to replace the tube in the near future.

I pumped the tube with an old bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-06, 05:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,166
Posted By tracerit

What does 60TPI mean? After figuring out how...

What does 60TPI mean?

After figuring out how to use the Presta valve, I pumped the tire full of air but it would go semi flat after a minute. I submerged the entire tube in water and couldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-06, 11:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,166
Posted By tracerit

It's night time now and I don't have much space...

It's night time now and I don't have much space in the garage so I'm going to hold off checking to see what type of flat I have until tomorrow afternoon.

I've only ridden 50miles since I got the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-06, 08:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,166
Posted By tracerit

Flat after two weeks with bike :(

I think it was because I rode over some rail road tracks last night and hit the protruded part of the cement. I felt the shock and thought maybe somethign would be wrong, well I just got home from...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-06, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 941
Posted By tracerit

Is this normal? Need to double shift my front deraileurs (Shimano SORA)

I have a Specialized Allez Triple and noticed that whenever I shift (up and down), I would have to shift twice because the first shift will shift partly and I would near the chain grind against the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-06, 10:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By tracerit

a longer ride with an emphasis on a steady...

a longer ride with an emphasis on a steady cadence is a good idea, thanks :)

yeah, the u-turn is more work, but it allows me to keep moving and not block any cars. i'll eventuallly start taking...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-06, 09:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,925
Posted By tracerit

this is why i'm still afraid to ride pretending...

this is why i'm still afraid to ride pretending that i'm a car, i'm a total noob too. when i want to make lefts, i go straight, make a u-turn after making sure no cars are in front or behind me,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-06, 09:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By tracerit

Questions after my first ride

Finally had some time to ride during the day today and ended up averaging 13mph over 45min. I wanted to ride more, but decided to cruise around the neighborhood :D Is 13mph average an ok speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-06, 10:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By tracerit

Bike lanes in my neighborhood are riddled with debris, still ok to ride?

I got my road bike a week ago and have been riding the bike lanes in my neighborhood for the last few days and I've noticed that there are a lot of debris. Most are rocks probably kicked from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-06, 12:15 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,778
Posted By tracerit

what's P and N?

what's P and N?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-06, 12:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,055
Posted By tracerit

Are cycling jerseys any different than moisture wicking tops?

I bought some $10 Champion moisture wicking athletic tops from Target and havne't had the chance to try them out yet. I was thinking are cycling jerseys any different? I've noticed that they have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-06, 10:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,696
Posted By tracerit

The Giro Animas looks real nice but it's a...

The Giro Animas looks real nice but it's a mountain biking helmet (still looks nice though). I was going to buy it today from Performance Bikes, but they changed the price from $60 to $100 overnight...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-06, 07:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By tracerit

new bike! specialized allez triple, finally picked it up

the wait is finally over, i picked up my specialized allez triple this morning from Rock N Road Cyclery in Anaheim Hills :) I love the color, I was going to pick up a matte gray helmet from...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-06, 08:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,297
Posted By tracerit

nice bike, i also just bought an Allez Triple and...

nice bike, i also just bought an Allez Triple and will be riding around my neighborhood bike lanes by myself until i'm more comfortable riding along PCH or the Santa Ana River Trail :p
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-06, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By tracerit

thread is too unorganized to really get a...

thread is too unorganized to really get a straight answer from. same with search.

appreciate all the replies so far :) wouldn't mind reading some more though :D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-06, 09:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By tracerit

Big list of assorted noob questions

While I'm waiting on my bike to get delivered, I've compiled a list of questions so I can make just one thread instead of spamming the front page :p

I'm just going to toss this out.


1. Is...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-29-06, 07:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 20,508
Posted By tracerit

wow these stories and responses really make me...

wow these stories and responses really make me regret my decision to go with a road bike first :( But it's for the best because the nearest mountain trail to me is 20mile away (2miles from work, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 07:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By tracerit

Yup, that's the one. I'm completely new to road...

Yup, that's the one. I'm completely new to road cycling so I don't think I can give you the type of answers that you're looking for. But I chose the Allez for its color (love the silver/black...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 06:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By tracerit

thanks :) in a week i'll finally be able to ride...

thanks :) in a week i'll finally be able to ride along PCH with it instead of an 8year old Huffy mountain bike lol :D I only rode it to scout some of routes, glad that's done with
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 05:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By tracerit

just came back from Rock N Road Cyclery and got a...

just came back from Rock N Road Cyclery and got a Specialized Allez Trip in silver :) Now I just have to wait a week for it to be delivered.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 413
Posted By tracerit

Is this deal from Two Wheels One Planet? I was...

Is this deal from Two Wheels One Planet? I was going to drop by them today but found another shop that includes lifetime tuneups and a lower price, so I'm going to stop by them first, most likely...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-06, 10:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By tracerit

I'm not going to put down $500 for a used three...

I'm not going to put down $500 for a used three year old bike in a color that I hate (red). I already enjoy cycling, i've been using my mountain bike for the last two days figuring out a route. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-06, 09:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By tracerit

I weight about 150lbs so I think that the bike...

I weight about 150lbs so I think that the bike should handle my weight, it's the gut that I want to get rid of.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-06, 09:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By tracerit

The only entry models they had were Schwinn...

The only entry models they had were Schwinn fastbacks in red, all from 2004. I'm not comfortable with buying a bike that has been on display and used by everyone coming into the store. Their next...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-06, 08:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By tracerit

yeah i was going to get the speedster, but then...

yeah i was going to get the speedster, but then it's the flatbar version, and if i get the dropbar, it'll be $500. If i'm going to spend that much, I'll just budge a little more and get something...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-06, 08:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By tracerit

yeah i was going to get the speedster, but then...

yeah i was going to get the speedster, but then it's the flatbar version, and if i get the dropbar, it'll be $500. If i'm going to spend that much, I'll just budge a little more and get something...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-06, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By tracerit

i meant that i'm going to choose my bike first,...

i meant that i'm going to choose my bike first, THEN start calling around the shops to check out their warranties.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-06, 08:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By tracerit

Narrowed my first road bike down to these three: Trek Pilot1.0, 1000, Spec Allez Trip

I'm a total beginner to road cycling and am choosing my first bike based on its color... :p Primary reason i'm starting cycling is to lose some weight and just plain get outside

Here are the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-06, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By tracerit

What do you look for in a LBS?

I'm a few days from buying my first road bike, but I know that after I choose a bike, I'm going to start picking out a LBS. While I consider myself a technical guy who likes to fix things, I know...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-06, 02:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,866
Posted By tracerit

morning bump hpoefully to answer the last...

morning bump hpoefully to answer the last question above ^^^ i think i'm going to buy the bike today :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-06, 01:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,866
Posted By tracerit

The Speedster S60 has Shimano 2203 deraileurs,...

The Speedster S60 has Shimano 2203 deraileurs, how are these compared to Sora's?

I think I'm just going to special order the drop bar version for $500 instead of buying parts for the flatbar. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-06, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 509,871
Posted By tracerit

am i missing something here?

am i missing something here?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-06, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 509,871
Posted By tracerit

I just started reading this thread and noticed in...

I just started reading this thread and noticed in the first few pages (dated back to 2004), a few people recommended going with a Raleigh Sport but it had a steel frame. Is this the same bike:...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-06, 07:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,866
Posted By tracerit

sounds too expensive for me :( I'm now looking...

sounds too expensive for me :( I'm now looking at a Raleigh Sport
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-06, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,866
Posted By tracerit

how much would it cost to go from a flat bar to a...

how much would it cost to go from a flat bar to a drop bar setup?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-06, 06:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,866
Posted By tracerit

The store that carries the SCOTT speedster s60 is...

The store that carries the SCOTT speedster s60 is selling the flat bar for so cheap at 350 is because they've had them on the floor for a while. all the other stores that carry them don't have them,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-06, 03:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,866
Posted By tracerit

I think this SCOTT bike is the one I want, i love...

I think this SCOTT bike is the one I want, i love the color :) I'm also a beginner, are those shifters and rear deraileurs so much different that I'll notice the difference?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-06, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,866
Posted By tracerit

How are the Scott Speedster S60 flatbar road bikes?

Managed to find a LBS that carries a road bike under $400. I'm more interested in the drop bar, but if they don't have it i'll just get some bar ends. They come without pedals though so how much...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-06, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 401
Posted By tracerit

I'm 5'8", 30" inseam and looking for a road bike...

I'm 5'8", 30" inseam and looking for a road bike around $200-400. There's this bike on ebay right now around my size and 10miles from me (orange/la county): ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-06, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 401
Posted By tracerit

List of quality parts for a road bike?

A few days ago I came upon a page that listed the different parts of a bike from best to good to average but I haven't been able to find it again. None of the LBS around have affordable road bikes...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-06, 12:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 20,508
Posted By tracerit

Anyone mountain bike alone?

None of my friends are interested in throwing down $300-400 to start mountain biking, and I'm considering riding alone on open trails. HOpefully I'll find someone or befriend a few riders along the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 10:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,349
Posted By tracerit

these add on bars are pretty expensive, i might...

these add on bars are pretty expensive, i might as well jump up the extra $150 and get a nicer bike. it all rests on how good that SCOTT road bike will be when I check it out tomorrow. It's a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 08:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,349
Posted By tracerit

i want a road bike, one that i can bring with me...

i want a road bike, one that i can bring with me to the paved trail along the river for an hour or two ride.

how many positions do the drop bars provide? i can imagine myself getting tired with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 07:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,349
Posted By tracerit

I found a $350 SCOTT road bike at a LBS. I'm...

I found a $350 SCOTT road bike at a LBS. I'm going to drop by to check it out tomorrow, but i'm a little worried because all the other shops priced their lowest road bikes at $500 and this one is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 04:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,349
Posted By tracerit

primarily for weight loss, so i'm guessing maybe...

primarily for weight loss, so i'm guessing maybe 1-1.5hr rides in the beginning. i plan on riding at least four days a week.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,349
Posted By tracerit

Can't find a road bike >$400, how is the Trek 7.2FX?

Trek classifies it as a fitness bike. Comes with 700c tires. Flat bar. I called a few shops around and none of them carried road bikes for under $400, either new, used, or last year models. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 02:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,320
Posted By tracerit

yeah, what does OCP mean?

yeah, what does OCP mean?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 02:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,204
Posted By tracerit

'slicks' mean 700c or road wheel/tires right? the...

'slicks' mean 700c or road wheel/tires right? the skinny ones?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-06, 07:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,204
Posted By tracerit

lots of good responses :) despite everything i...

lots of good responses :) despite everything i said before, i think that i will go with a raod bike now. i'm primarily riding for the exercise and i don't have any health insurance in case i break...
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