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Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-08, 08:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,518
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Try to keep your cadence (the RPM of your pedals)...

Try to keep your cadence (the RPM of your pedals) between 90 to 100 RPM.
If you live in a hilly area, do not be afraid of hills.
Ride a lot.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-08, 09:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,313
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Call FedEx now, before you get home, and indicate...

Call FedEx now, before you get home, and indicate the the package arrived damaged - this is important. If you wait, they will be more likely to deny your claim.

If you determine that the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-07, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,199
Posted By NW NJ Biker

I posted this a few years ago during my first...

I posted this a few years ago during my first trip to that area:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=36039

I climbed it again last year, and not much has changed. It is an absolutely...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-07, 12:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,109
Posted By NW NJ Biker

I believe it is Roberto Heras.

I believe it is Roberto Heras.
07-25-07, 09:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,206
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Absolutely

Absolutely
07-09-07, 09:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,417
Posted By NW NJ Biker

I had no luck with Firefox on my PC, but IE...

I had no luck with Firefox on my PC, but IE worked fine.
07-09-07, 06:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,417
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Holy smokes - it works and is free!!! Thanks

Holy smokes - it works and is free!!! Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-07, 09:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,993
Posted By NW NJ Biker

I live in Andover, which is about 30 miles south...

I live in Andover, which is about 30 miles south of High Point. I have camped in the High Point area often, and have climbed to the monument (which is way to steep to be fun). There is a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-07, 08:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,993
Posted By NW NJ Biker

There seems to be a serious problem with the way...

There seems to be a serious problem with the way that the chain was installed on that bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-06, 07:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,286
Posted By NW NJ Biker

It is not normal for hub bearings to wear...

It is not normal for hub bearings to wear significantly after only 1500 miles. Your description of the proper adjustment seems correct - but only after the quick release has been tightened. When you...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-06, 07:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,058
Posted By NW NJ Biker

This link is officially for the Mt Washington...

This link is officially for the Mt Washington Race, but there is a ton of information regarding Whiteface as well.

http://www.tinmtn.org/hillclimb/forum/list.cfm

I have never done the race,...
07-05-06, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 644
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Because sometimes, like yesterday, the "escapee"...

Because sometimes, like yesterday, the "escapee" does not get caught.
07-03-06, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Here's another link: ...

Here's another link:

http://www.eurosport.com/cycling/tour-de-france/2006/livefullpage_mtc129661.shtml
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-06, 11:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,102
Posted By NW NJ Biker

mac3r3y3u7, I had a similar decision to make...

mac3r3y3u7,

I had a similar decision to make a few years ago - I had a $1000 budget, but I began looking at $1500 bikes with some Ultegra components. I weighed saving $500 vs getting better...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-06, 10:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,371
Posted By NW NJ Biker

In order to get to a 1:1 ratio on a road bike...

In order to get to a 1:1 ratio on a road bike with a triple, is it as easy as swapping the small chainring with a 24t X 74mm mountain chainring along with a 12-25 cassette, or is there more to it? In...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-06, 04:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,634
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Commute by bike or not, high fuel prices will...

Commute by bike or not, high fuel prices will affect the cost of everything you buy.
04-07-06, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 452
Posted By NW NJ Biker

The busy streets of a big city is what make a...

The busy streets of a big city is what make a bike courier a good option for a customer needing a quick delivery. In a smaller town, without significant traffic, someone needing a quick delivery will...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-06, 01:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,857
Posted By NW NJ Biker

A cow on the road, and a farmer trying to catch...

A cow on the road, and a farmer trying to catch it.
03-30-06, 12:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,352
Posted By NW NJ Biker

UPS is entitled to have the bike if they paid the...

UPS is entitled to have the bike if they paid the seller for the full value of the bike. It appears that the seller filled a claim for the full value of the bike (perhaps it was only insured for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-06, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 933
Posted By NW NJ Biker

How do you steer that thing?

How do you steer that thing?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-06, 07:13 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,842
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Exactly what problem are electric shifters trying...

Exactly what problem are electric shifters trying to solve?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-06, 07:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,443
Posted By NW NJ Biker

26,000 miles is a whole lot of miles. I would...

26,000 miles is a whole lot of miles. I would expect that you will find that some parts are worn out and need to be replaced. This will quickly change your $500 bike into a potentially much more...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-06, 01:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,431
Posted By NW NJ Biker

I paid $1.25 for 5 years, this was a common price...

I paid $1.25 for 5 years, this was a common price on Ebay a couple of years ago.

Even at $.25 per year, I still think I am not getting my money's worth.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-05, 08:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 514
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Keep it up, before long you'll be doing 20 miles...

Keep it up, before long you'll be doing 20 miles easy.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-05, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,022
Posted By NW NJ Biker

The problem is that as a new rider, you don't...

The problem is that as a new rider, you don't know what you really need. If you do not get what you need, you still may end up replacing it or not using it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-05, 10:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 246
Posted By NW NJ Biker

I think you are looking for this site: ...

I think you are looking for this site:

http://northeastcycling.com/
07-20-05, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 894
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Did anyone see the footage of this incident...

Did anyone see the footage of this incident during yesterday's OLN extended coverage?

After the motorcycle was uprighted and the camera crew began to leave, the cameraman whacked the guy in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-05, 06:12 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,607
Posted By NW NJ Biker

I get the feeling that he still is in junior high...

I get the feeling that he still is in junior high school.
07-18-05, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 785
Posted By NW NJ Biker

OK, I was wrong, this picture is on the BBC's...

OK, I was wrong, this picture is on the BBC's website. Jan looks like a giant to me in the picture.
07-18-05, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 785
Posted By NW NJ Biker

That's clearly a poor photoshop job.

That's clearly a poor photoshop job.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-05, 06:40 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,992
Posted By NW NJ Biker

>$1000 80 miles per week

>$1000
80 miles per week
07-16-05, 07:25 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 9,730
Posted By NW NJ Biker

I'm hoping that Lance is saving them for tomorrow.

I'm hoping that Lance is saving them for tomorrow.
07-14-05, 07:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 850
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Perhaps you are correct, but he's still faster...

Perhaps you are correct, but he's still faster than everyone else.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-05, 04:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,491
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Kully, You probably won't need mountain bike...

Kully,

You probably won't need mountain bike gears on a road bike as long as you will have a triple. When I upgraded my comfort bike (with massively low gearing) to a road bike with a triple and a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-05, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 574
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Get a life.

Get a life.
07-09-05, 05:17 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 9,589
Posted By NW NJ Biker

There's no way that Lance and Co would admit that...

There's no way that Lance and Co would admit that if it was true. I predict more of this "show" tomorrow and Discovery will show what they are made of on stage 10.
07-07-05, 10:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,829
Posted By NW NJ Biker

OLN has no control over the video feed, the use...

OLN has no control over the video feed, the use the same exact feed that is supplied to everybody.


I know a lot of people think OLN is only about Lance, but take a look at Eurosport's live text...
07-05-05, 09:18 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 12,328
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Won't he still get the time of the 5th rider?

Won't he still get the time of the 5th rider?
07-05-05, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 563
Posted By NW NJ Biker

No OLN streaming audio.

No OLN streaming audio.
07-05-05, 08:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,513
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Is anyone having luck with this? It was fine for...

Is anyone having luck with this? It was fine for me until 15 minutes ago, now it won't play for more than 2 seconds before it stops playing and says "buffering"
07-05-05, 06:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,513
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Here's a link to Eurosport's live audio: ...

Here's a link to Eurosport's live audio:

http://www.eurosport.com/

Click live audio.
Forum: Commuting
06-29-05, 08:02 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,651
Posted By NW NJ Biker

It amazes me that this quote is repeated so...

It amazes me that this quote is repeated so often. Absolutely no good will come from $60 / barrel oil prices. Absolutely everything we purchase is moved from it's manufacture point to it's point of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-05, 04:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,823
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Good luck. I tried this lube and it does a good...

Good luck. I tried this lube and it does a good job lubricating, but your chain will be black and messy within a week. Use a minimal amount and wipe off as much as you can with a rag.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-05, 06:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,383
Posted By NW NJ Biker

I've been watching, I think it is much better...

I've been watching, I think it is much better than last year's Lance Chronicles.

For you Lance lovers, here's the Discovery Channel's cycling coverage, some of it is in HDTV:...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-05, 05:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 757
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Take a trip up here to hilly Northwest New Jersey...

Take a trip up here to hilly Northwest New Jersey and you'll top that speed easily.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-05, 09:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,558
Posted By NW NJ Biker

I replaced the stock calipers with Ultegra on my...

I replaced the stock calipers with Ultegra on my 04 Trek 1500 about a month ago. It is a simple job, the only issue I came across is the Ultegra threaded nut thing that holds the front caliper to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-05, 11:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,711
Posted By NW NJ Biker

I wouldn't call it a goatee. It was more like a...

I wouldn't call it a goatee. It was more like a hairy chin.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-05, 07:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,602
Posted By NW NJ Biker

Worn out and used are not the same thing. A...

Worn out and used are not the same thing. A saddle will last a long time before it is worn out.

To the op,

I've purchased a used saddle before, and I would again. However, there's no way I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-05, 06:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 382
Posted By NW NJ Biker

I really like my bike, it's the sweetest looking...

I really like my bike, it's the sweetest looking bike on the planet, however it is just a bike. Not a spouse or child or pet. If it gets damaged or stolen I won't be happy, but it's repairable or...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-05, 10:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 786
Posted By NW NJ Biker

I also made the jump from a comfort bike to a...

I also made the jump from a comfort bike to a Trek 1500. After 1 ride, there was no going back.

The road bike was immediately way more comfortable than the "comfort" bike, so there was no break...
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